Physics Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow, Cornell NY

 WDR-XXXX, posted on 3/30/2026, https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31884

The Department of Physics and Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics at Cornell University invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship (appointment title: Postdoctoral Associate). We will consider outstanding applicants in all areas of Physics. We are particularly interested in applicants committed to enriching the undergraduate teaching mission of the College of Arts & Sciences. 

 

The first year of appointment will run August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027; the second year will run August 1, 2027 – July 31, 2028. The Physics Fellow will join a cohort of teaching postdoctoral fellows from across the College of Arts & Sciences. In the fall semester of each year, Fellows will lead two discussion sections in a 7-weeklong “Disagreement” course with the second half of the fall semester free of teaching duties. In the spring semester of each year, Fellows will offer one first-year writing seminar and one upper-level undergraduate seminar to be determined in consultation with the department chair. Fellows will be expected to feature historic or contemporary disagreements, debates, or controversies in their teaching. 

 

Fellows are expected to be in residence on Cornell's Ithaca campus for the term of the appointment and to take an active role in the intellectual life of the Department of Physics, LASSP, the College of Arts & Sciences, and Cornell University. The Physics Fellow will be mentored by Prof. Natasha Holmes. This mentor, together with the chair and other faculty, will offer feedback on scholarship and provide professional guidance. The Fellow will be provided with a workspace within the Cornell Physics Education Research Lab and will be integrated into this group and the broader discipline-based education research community, which includes faculty, postdocs, and students across physics, biology, engineering, and other STEM fields. 

 

Fellows will be provided an annual salary of $75,000, full benefits, and a research account of $4,000 per year. Eligibility is limited to candidates whose PhD will be conferred by August 1, 2026. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in any area of physics by the start of the appointment period 
• Passion for teaching and a desire to develop skills in teaching and course management 
• Enthusiasm for productive debate and discussion about physics and science 
• Ability and desire to work both independently and collaboratively, including to liaison with faculty 
• Project leadership, time management, communication, and writing skills 
• Familiarity with active learning strategies and awareness of physics education research literature is an asset

 

How to Apply: 

Complete applications should be submitted through our posting on Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31884. Apply by May 1, 2026 for best consideration.

 

The application should include:

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Course proposal with sample syllabus for upper-level undergraduate course 
• One article-length writing sample 
• Three letters of recommendation (please ask referees to upload their letters directly through the link provided by Academic Jobs Online)

 

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.

Physics Postdoctoral Instructor, MIT

 https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27673

Position ID: MIT-Physics Department-PPI [#27673] Position Title:  PHYSICS POSTDOCTORAL INSTRUCTOR Position Type: Postdoctoral Position Location: Massachusetts, United States [map]  Subject Area:  Physics Appl Deadline: 2024/07/15 11:59PM (posted 2024/05/22, listed until 2024/07/15) Position Description:   Apply     The Physics Education Group in the Department of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is conducting a search for a Physics Postdoctoral Instructor. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with faculty and staff, contributing to the development and delivery of on-campus, blended classes and global modules leveraging the MITx Online platform. Your work will focus on the introductory physics classes, editing and managing content, and assisting in the classroom. There may be an opportunity for classroom teaching and/or education research depending on your interest and experience and department needs; there is the potential for advancement to the position of lecturer. REQUIRED: PhD in physics or related field; experience with LaTeX; strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively, including liaison with faculty; ability to adapt and remain flexible to changing priorities; and a desire to learn new skills. BENEFICIAL SKILLS: Background in quantitative educational research; familiarity with learning or course management systems, especially Canvas; Github; programming in Python, JavaScript, XML, or CSS; Adobe Illustrator and Premiere; knowledge of instructional design or course development; and an interest and/or knowledge of Artificial Intelligence in educational contexts. Application materials should include a CV, a cover letter with a teaching philosophy statement, and three letters of recommendation. This is a 12-month appointment that will start in the Summer of 2024. There is potential for yearly renewal conditional upon performance. MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers. Application Materials Required: Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter that includes a teaching philosophy statement Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site ) And anything else requested in the position description. Further Info: https://physics.mit.edu/

Fixed-term Assistant Professor Positions (teaching+computational research), Michigan State

 

Fixed-term Assistant Professor Positions
MSU Dept. of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering

Position Summary: The Michigan State University Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering (CMSE) invites applications for several Fixed-term Assistant Professor positions with a starting date of August 15, 2024. These positions provide a postdoctoral research experience in an interdisciplinary environment that focuses on the development of algorithms for computational modeling and data science and their application to a wide variety of scientific and engineering applications, as well as experience teaching in innovative ways in that environment and professional development related to faculty careers. Instructional courses taught in CMSE focus on computational modeling and/or data science. Successful candidates will receive training in research-based teaching pedagogy, will have the opportunity to perform research in collaboration with CMSE faculty members, contribute to the writing of grant proposals, and mentor students, as well as participate in related training opportunities. These positions are potentially renewable on an annual basis for three years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Fixed-term Assistant Professor positions will teach two course sections per semester (four total per year) in CMSE’s multi-section service courses in computational modeling, data analysis, data science, and linear algebra. Successful candidates will be paired with one or more faculty mentors with whom they have compatible research interests and will engage in CMSE’s instructional training and mentoring program. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to potential faculty collaborators prior to the deadline to discuss research opportunities - a directory of CMSE faculty members can be found at this link. Candidates will be evaluated on their potential to excel in teaching and research and in their ability to contribute to a diverse departmental environment. In the event that a research collaboration is established with a faculty member, additional financial support may be negotiated, including course buyouts (to a minimum of 1 course/semester). The base salary for this position is $69,911, and the position also includes the full complement of benefits available to MSU academic staff, including a retirement plan (with MSU match) and a variety of health care options that are primarily paid for by MSU.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in any STEM, curriculum development, or discipline-based education research-related field by August 15, 2024, as well as have substantial overlap in research interests with at least one member of the CMSE faculty (which may include computational science, data science, the development of numerical algorithms or their application to a particular field of study, or computing education research). Applicants are expected to have a demonstrated interest in teaching and/or a commitment to excellence in teaching, as well as commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in supporting populations that are historically under-represented in their disciplines. Applicants are also expected to be able to program using Python, R, or a sufficiently similar language.

Desired qualifications: Previous teaching experience (either as a TA or instructor) is desired, as is knowledge of or experience with research-based teaching methods.

How to apply: The position is listed as job #913334 at https://careers.msu.edu/ (direct link). Required materials include a cover letter of up to two pages in length summarizing qualifications, a CV, two separate vision statements for teaching and research (of roughly 2-3 pages in length), and contact information for three people who can provide letters of reference. The cover letter and research statement should address the candidate’s overlap of research interests with members of the department and identify faculty members with whom the applicant might collaborate. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to faculty prior to and during the application process to discuss possible areas of research collaboration. The cover letter and teaching statement should address the candidate’s teaching and/or mentoring experiences, teaching-related training (particularly as it applies to research-informed teaching methods), and interests relating to future teaching opportunities. In addition, in both the teaching and research statements the candidate should explain how their efforts in teaching and research have supported the success of students from backgrounds that are historically marginalized in their academic fields. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should explain how their future efforts could further MSU’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Positions include standard MSU benefits, which includes medical insurance. A background check is required for employment.

Review of applications will begin on January 17, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis thereafter until the position is filled. Nominations or questions are welcome by contacting the search committee chair, Brian O’Shea, via email at oshea@msu.edu. The positions will start August 15, 2024.

 

Teaching Postdoc, University of Virginia

Job Description

The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia invites applications for several Lecturers and Postdoctoral Fellows in the College's core Engagements courses for a one-year appointment, renewable for two additional year's contingent upon satisfactory performance, starting the fall of 2019. Compensation will take the form of 9-month salary with full-time benefits. Candidates must have defended their dissertation and earned the Ph.D. in a liberal arts and sciences field by May 25, 2019 and no earlier than April 2015.

A pilot program by the Faculty of the College of Arts & Sciences, the New General Education Curriculum is composed of three conceptually related components: the Engagements, Literacies, and Disciplines. Postdoctoral Fellows, in consort with the College Fellows, will serve as instructors of record in the Engagements: four 2-credit courses designed to foster intellectual sensibilities that are generally deployed across all realms of inquiry. These include: Aesthetic Engagement, Empirical & Scientific Engagement, Engaging Difference, and Ethical Engagement.

Candidates will be responsible for developing one or two courses in one (or two) of the Engagement domains. For more information on the Engagements, visit: http://gened.as.virginia.edu.

In the 2019-20 academic year the postdoctoral fellows will teach three Engagement courses (2-credits each) in each semester (Fall and Spring).

In years two and three, should the contract be extended, candidates will develop and teach six engagement courses (2-credit each) per academic year.

Candidates will also be expected to pursue a vigorous research agenda grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. The candidate will be an active participant in the College Fellows - a cohort of faculty drawn from across the College and entrusted with crafting a unique and compelling first-year general education experience for A&S undergraduates. In addition, Postdoctoral Fellows will be expected to participate in (and possibly lead) College Fellows sponsored events such as lectures for the University community, symposia, and seminars regarding the Liberal Arts & Sciences at UVA. Administrative duties will include participation in select general education committees that relate to the implementation of the new curriculum; these duties will be assigned by the Co-Directors for the College Fellows

To apply, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting Number 0624605. Complete a Candidate Profile online and electronically attach the following:

1. A cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references.
2. Writing Sample #1 - A writing sample of your choice no more than 20 pages or a research statement of no more than 2 pages.
3. Writing Sample #2 - A 1-page statement regarding the role of the liberal arts in the 21st-century curriculum.
4. Other #1 - A 2-page course description and syllabus for one of the four Engagements (please clearly indicate which you have selected).

Also, please submit three letters of recommendation including one from the Chair of your Ph.D. committee. Letters should be sent to Janet Spittler and Chad Wellmon, Co-directors of the College Fellows at collegefellows-dir@virginia.edu.

We will begin reviewing applications after January 28, 2019 and posting will remain open until filled. Finalists will be invited to Charlottesville for group interviews over the course of two days in spring 2019.

Questions regarding the application process in Jobs@UVA should be directed to Richard Haverstrom at rkh6j@Virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  

Teaching and Learning Postdoctoral Fellow, UBC Vancouver Canada

https://www.hr.ubc.ca/jobs/faculty.php?job_id=29546

					The University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications for a 75% full time, full-year Teaching and Learning Postdoctoral Fellow associated with the Coordinated Science Program  and Science One Program within the Faculty of Science. The Coordinated Science Program (CSP) (http://csp.science.ubc.ca/) is a unique cohort-based program in which all 168 students in the program take the same sections of first-year biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.  CSP students are also enrolled in a weekly 2-hour workshop with hands-on activities that reinforces academic coursework as well as the development of general academic skills.  Science One (http://scienceone.ubc.ca/)is a 27-credit interdisciplinary first-year science program which focuses on the connections between biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.  It is taught by a team of 8 faculty, 2 from each discipline, to a class of 75 first-year students.  DUTIES The Teaching and Learning Postdoctoral Fellow will join the Coordinated Science Program and Science One Program teaching teams to advance the educational mission of both programs.   The successful applicant will be expected to bring an interdisciplinary viewpoint to both programs in their teaching of the CSP workshops and Science One tutorials. Duties of the Teaching and Learning Postdoctoral Fellow will include: - Facilitate student learning by teaching CSP's interdisciplinary workshops (CSPW 100; 4-6 hours per week in each term). - Develop new and innovative CSP workshops that promote disciplinary and interdisciplinary topics relevant to the program and its students. - Maintain an active presence in the CSP group study space during normal operating hours in order to assist students who are working, and to foster a sense of community within the program. - Holding regular, weekly office hours to assist CSP students with their homework in CSP disciplinary courses and workshops. - Working with Instructors of the CSP lecture sections to help implement modern, student-centred approaches to learning science and identify areas of interdisciplinary connections between the CSP courses. - Working with the rest of the Science One instructional team to develop and teach tutorials and classroom sessions on interdisciplinary or scientific special-topics. - Develop and administer metrics, surveys, and other instruments to assess CSP and Science One program performance and efficacy throughout the year. - Conduct scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) studies relating to the interdisciplinary learning environment found in both CSP and Science One - Assist in recruitment and registration activities relating to both programs. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The Fellow will be appointed for one year, with renewal for a second year possible with satisfactory performance.  The preferred start date for the position is July 1, 2018. The postdoctoral fellow reports to the Director, Science Gateway Programs. QUALIFICATIONS - Completion of a PhD in a discipline related to the Coordinated Science Program (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics), or a related scientific discipline (such as, but not limited to, computer science or biochemistry).  Applicants with a PhD in a DBER (discipline-based educational research) science field will also be considered. - Minimum two years experience teaching at the post-secondary level (including TA experience). - Interest in teaching in an interdisciplinary manner. - Ability to provide a supportive and caring learning environment for students. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applicants should compile a single PDF file with the following elements: cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and any other pertinent information (e.g., statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or teaching portfolio).  Completed applications received by May 10, 2018 will receive full consideration.
			. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.  An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.  We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Pre- and Postdoc Fellowships, Elon NC

Elon University 
2015-2016 
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral fellowships are available for teacher-scholars who have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation or who have recently completed a PhD or MFA. Available for one year with the possibility of a second year renewal, fellowships are open to United States citizens or permanent residents from diverse backgrounds who are interested in working in a student and learning centered liberal arts environment. Elon University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. 

Applicants must have completed all doctoral work except the dissertation by the current academic year and must be able to provide evidence that they can complete their dissertation during the fellowship. 

Fellowships are available in the following areas: Art History, Chemistry (Organic, Analytical or Physical), Human Service Studies and Physics.

• Fellows teach one course each in fall, winter, and spring semesters, work on your research: and participate in departmental and university life. A team of faculty mentors provides support for teaching and scholarship interests.
• Annual $34,000 stipend
• Office with computer
• Library privileges and free cultural and sporting events on campus
• Professional development support

On occasion, we offer Senior Post-Doctoral teaching fellowships for teacher-scholars from diverse backgrounds with an established research agenda and who are interested in gaining teaching experience in a liberal arts environment. These teaching fellowships are not limited to United States citizens or permanent residents. Senior Post-Doctoral teaching fellows teach more than three courses a year. Please inquire if you are interested. 

About Elon: 
Located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina between Burlington and Greensboro, Elon University enrolls 5,000 students in 50 undergraduate majors and 600 students in its four graduate programs. Elon employs 343 full-time faculty, 84% of whom hold the highest degree in their field. A selective, liberal arts university, Elon is a national model for engaged teaching and learning, consistently scoring among the highest of schools completing the National Survey of Student Engagement. Four-credit hour courses provide time for active student participation. Elon's average class size is 22. 

To Apply: 
Before January, 30 2016, please submit the following materials under the subject line "Pre and post doc fellowship" topostdocsearch@elon.edu: 
1. An electronic cover letter indicating interest, how your diverse background furthers our goal of building a culturally diverse educational environment, current status of terminal degree, courses you would be able to teach at Elon and research interests 
2. An electronic copy of your CV 
3. Electronic evidence of teaching effectiveness if available 
4. Names of three references. 
Start date for Fall 2016. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Teaching Postdoc at Bard College

The Physics Program at Bard College invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral teaching fellowship.

The department is in the midst of rapid growth and seeks to apply equal the same intellectual rigor to pedagogy and research and pedagogy. The candidate will teach one or two courses a year, as well as conduct doing research in quantum gravity and mathematical physics with Prof. Haggard

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, a sample list of publications list, a statement of research interests/plans, and a teaching statement that summarizes her/his your teaching experience and philosophy for improving student engagement and learning. Our program serves only serves undergraduates and so you should also give some thought should be given to ways of as to how you would include undergraduates in your the candidate’s research program. The application and finally, arrange to have three recommendation letters. 

Eligibility is limited to applicants who have or will have completed their Ph.D in Physics, Astronomy or closely related field by the time of the appointment.

Internal Number: HR14031