Multiple STEM Ed/ DBER Postdocs, STEM Transformation Institute, Florida International University

https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/?posting=517353

• Opening Date: 2019-02-19
• Job Opening Id: 517353
• College/Division: College of Arts, Sciences and Education
• Department: STEM Institute

Job Information

FIU's STEM Transformation Institute is dedicated to advancing research and educational change on evidence-based instructional practices, utilizing FIU as a laboratory for the future of STEM, as over 80% of FIU's 54,000 students come from traditionally underrepresented groups. The Institute currently hosts 15 discipline-based education research faculty in 9 STEM departments and 25 staff/postdoctoral researchers that carry out multidisciplinary collaborative work across the Colleges of Arts, Sciences & Education and Engineering & Computing. Hallmark programs include a Learning Assistant (LA) program that impacts well over 13,000 student enrollments in 10 STEM disciplines each semester; Modeling Instruction at the high school and college levels; and numerous HHMI- and NSF-funded research projects. The STEM Transformation Institute has secured over $40 million dollars in government and private funding to carry out its mission.

The STEM Transformation Institute is seeking applications for multiple postdoctoral positions in STEM Education or Discipline-Based Education research. The primary responsibilities of STEM Transformation Institute post-doctoral fellows vary depending on the project and the individual's interests, but may include: conducting education research, developing evidence-based curricular materials, integrating teaching experience with research activities to facilitate implementation of evidence-based practices, and/or working with faculty and other stakeholders to facilitate adoption of active learning instructional practices. These experiences will prepare candidates for various career paths including academic tenure track positions.
Candidates for these positions should have completed their PhD in a STEM education research field or in a STEM field with significant interest in developing education research expertise. The ideal candidates will have experience working in undergraduate science education research, and have strong quantitative or qualitative research skills and experience, such survey and concept inventory data collection and analysis, classroom observation, subject interviews and focus groups, and/or statistical knowledge. Experience with the R software package would be an added benefit.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single pdf file.  Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted upon submission of application. Candidates may explore stem.fiu.edu for more information and may contact faculty directly or email stemti@fiu.edu with any inquiries.  To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by December 31, 2019.  Review will continue until position is filled. Applications are reviewed year-long on a rolling basis, according to currently active research projects.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal background check

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process.

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About FIU

Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU’s Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

Engineering Lecturer, University of Tennessee Knoxville

The Engineering Fundamentals Program (EFP) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks a dynamic Lecturer to contribute to its innovative, first-year engineering program. EFP is the home of the engage program, an integrated and team-taught freshman curriculum, and is responsible for teaching nine credit hours of common freshman coursework for each of the College’s first year students (1000 per year). Subject matters taught include physics, perspective of the engineering profession, teaming, design process with projects, engineering communication and basic computer instruction. EFP also teaches a sophomore computer programming course and other classes focused on skills for success during the transition from high school to college, and a leadership class for peer mentors who support the Engage Living and Learning Community, a 200+ student residential community for first year students in the Tickle College of Engineering.  Details of the Engineering Fundamentals Program are available at http://ef.utk.edu.

This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track, 9-month appointment. Candidates are expected to have an earned doctorate in engineering with an undergraduate degree in any engineering discipline; strongly preferred are candidates with a doctorate in engineering education. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, and a solid commitment to innovative teaching methods, both traditional and technology enabled.  Demonstrated interest in engineering education programs is expected. College-level teaching experience and educational research experience evidenced by refereed conference and journal publications and participation on funded grants are strongly preferred. Professional registration is desirable.

Knoxville, TN is a vibrant city with a beautiful and walkable downtown, active neighborhoods, an effervescent nightlife that includes numerous theaters and museums, a rich live music scene across all genres, and eclectic restaurants. Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, surrounded by lakes and the Tennessee River, providing an amazing access to outdoor activities of all kinds. Knoxville is within 200 miles of four major metropolitan areas that regularly host larger cultural and entertainment events.

To apply visit:  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15405. Applicants will be reviewed continuously, but those received by January 6, 2020 will receive priority.  The anticipated starting date is August 1, 2020.  

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.

Post-doc at University of Colorado Boulder

Post-doc at University of Colorado Boulder

The University of Colorado Boulder is now accepting applications for a full-time postdoctoral level position to lead an innovative approach to teaching evaluation across a variety of departments at the University of Colorado Boulder: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=21968 

The Teaching Quality Framework project takes a systematic and research-based approach to transformation in education, particularly focussing on the deployment of scholarly evaluation tools and processes we use in teaching evaluation.  It is part of a broader effort that seeks to improve undergraduate education at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU), through collective learning and cultural change at the departmental and institutional levels, that is being coordinated through our Center for STEM Learning (CSL). Sixteen departments / units across three colleges are currently engaged in this process and the project is expanding to work with all departments in the College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS). This position will largely be focused on programmatic efforts (e.g., facilitating working groups within CEAS departments), with some opportunities for dissemination through research and publication. 

This is an initial 12-month appointment with an ideal start date of January 13th (flexible) which is potentially renewable, pursuant to university policies and funding. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience, and includes benefits as established by the university HR department. The successful candidate will collaborate with a broad group of engaging and nationally renowned faculty, post-docs, and graduate students across multiple departments at CU, with a particular focus on departments within CEAS.

The postdoc on this project will act as both a facilitator and researcher on the project. As a facilitator, the postdoc will actively support departmental change through facilitation of departmental working groups that seek to identify scholarly measures of teaching effectiveness. Additionally, the postdoc will partner with faculty professional development experts in facilitating efforts as well as institutionalizing and scaling the process for improved teaching evaluation.

Our goal is to begin reviewing applications December 2nd, 2019, and we will continue to review applications until the position is filled. We anticipate conducting Zoom interviews with top candidates the week of December 9th. Letters of reference will be requested at this time, to be be submitted no later than December 15th.

The leads on the project team consist of Noah Finkelstein, Sarah Andrews, Alanna Pawlak, and Mark Gammon (CU Boulder).  Please share this post broadly with your colleagues. Don't hesitate to contact Noah Finkelstein (noah.finkelstein (at) colorado.edu) or Sarah Andrews (sarah.andrews-1 (at) colorado.edu) with any questions.

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of Physics

Institution:

Kennesaw State University

Location:

Kennesaw, GA

Category:

Faculty - Science - Physics

Posted:

10/29/2019

Application Due:

12/31/2019

Type:

Full-Time

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of Physics
Department of Physics

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of Physics faculty position in the Department of Physics, which begins August 2020.

Primary responsibilities include teaching the non-calculus and calculus-based introductory physics sequence and laboratories. The College of Science and Mathematics’ Student Success Initiative has an imperative for including and fostering success for students from a diversity of backgrounds in STEM degree programs. Successful applicants will be strongly committed to inclusive teaching practices and be ready to invest deeply in KSU students. Additionally, the successful applicant will serve as a departmental coordinator for our calculus-based physics sequence. Coordinator responsibilities include taking a leadership role in curricular, instructional, and assessment decisions related to the course and serving as a support to both full time and part time faculty members. The ideal candidate will have experience with, or demonstrate strong potential for, working collaboratively with teaching faculty in service to a diverse student body.

Applicants must have a minimum of a M.S. degree in Physics or closely related field, or the foreign equivalent. The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ experience teaching undergraduate Physics courses.

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs.

Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu.

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status.

Georgia is an Open Records state.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Contact:

Kennesaw State University

Online App. Form:

https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or sexual orientation, as authorized by law. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE.

Assistant Professor of Physics Norwich University in Vermont

Deadline	Open until filled
Date Posted	November 1, 2019
Type	Tenured, tenure track
Salary	Not specified
Employment Type	Full-time

The five-member Department of Physics at Norwich University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall of 2020. The candidate will be expected to engage in teaching, research and service; the most important qualification is potential for excellence in teaching. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to teach courses throughout our curriculum, from general education through upper-division major courses. Standard teaching loads alternate between 9 to 12 contact hours each semester for a total of 21 contact hours per academic year.

Faculty are also expected to develop a research program appropriate for involving undergraduates, and modest internal funding is available to support students and professional development. The University also has an active office of Academic Research that helps faculty to seek external funding.  Current faculty members have interests in astrobiology (origins of life), astrophysics, astronomy, experimental high-energy physics, and physics education. The department is interested in both building on existing areas of research, and in expanding the intellectual diversity of the department.

Requirements:

Ph.D. (or its equivalent) in physics, astronomy, or closely allied field; exceptional ABD candidates will also be considered; demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.

We seek individuals with a strong commitment to the education of undergraduates in the arts, sciences and engineering; and research interests appropriate for the participation of undergraduate students.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.  Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be a US Citizen/Permanent Resident legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Norwich University offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, group life and long term disability insurance, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, paid time off including parental leave, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit: a cover letter; a CV; a statement of teaching experience and philosophy; a research statement including plans for involving undergraduates; the names and contact information for three professional references; and a Norwich application to https://norwich.interviewexchange.com .

The search will remain open until the position is filled and all applications submitted before December 15th, 2019 will receive full consideration.

Assistant Professor of Physics, Centenary College of Louisiana in Louisiana

Deadline	Open until filled
Date Posted	November 1, 2019
Type	Tenured, tenure track
Salary	Commensurate with experience
Employment Type	Full-time

Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Physics Department beginning August 2020 

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship in physics, are deeply committed to teaching in a liberal arts environment, and will direct an active undergraduate research program. While any area of physics may be considered, candidates with experience in engineering physics, computational methods and systems modeling, or data science/informatics will be given priority consideration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching general physics courses required of all science majors and upper level courses for Centenary’s robust physics minor and dual degree program in engineering. Through teaching and advising, the successful candidate will support student success in physics, engineering, geophysics, and biophysics career pathways. The candidate would also participate in emerging interdisciplinary working groups in computational studies/complex systems or data science/informatics. A Ph.D. in an appropriate field from an accredited institution is required. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

The Physics Department has a well-equipped facility and opportunities for collaborative research exist both on campus and at the nearby Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. There are excellent funding opportunities, and the College has a high success rate in securing funds for teaching and research.

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi river and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.

To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research, unofficial transcripts from all institutions of higher learning, and three letters of recommendation to hr@centenary.edu or to:

Physics Search Committee
c/o Department of Human Resources
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Centenary College recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College’s diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. centenary.edu. EOE.

Instructor Pool for Oregon State University

Oregon State University is hiring two physics instructors!

Instructor Pool - Oregon State Department of Physics: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/83982

The Oregon State University Department of Physics was one of top three university for improving physics education in 2018. They are the home of the world-renowned Paradigms in Physics program and the BoxSand project. They also have a large, active Physics Education Research group. They use evidence-based teaching practices throughout our physics program. 

Department	Physics (SPH)
Position Title	Instructor
Job Title	Instructor Pool - 2019/2020: Physics
Appointment Type	Academic Teaching/Research Faculty
Job Location	Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent	Vary
Appointment Basis	9
Faculty Status	Regular
Tenure Status	Fixed-Term
Pay Method	Salary
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range	Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Position Summary	The Department of Physics in the College of Science invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2019-2020 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head. Instructors may be needed to teach courses in the following areas: General Physics, General Physics with Calculus, and Astronomy. The primary mission of the Department of Physics is to provide undergraduate and graduate education, and to conduct basic and applied research. The department offers Bachelors, Doctoral and Master degrees in Physics. A Physics Education degree is offered through the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program. There are research programs in optics, condensed matter, subatomic physics, astrophysics and computational physics, as well as a growing program in Physics Education. The department has 16 faculty members, approximately 150 majors, and 40 graduate students. The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research, in disciplines ranging from the physical, mathematical, statistical sciences to the life sciences that are based in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow.
Position Duties	100% – Instruction: Will administer and teach undergraduate courses in the following courses: General Physics, General Physics with Calculus, and Astronomy. Will also be responsible for holding regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum. May supervise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
Minimum/Required Qualifications	Masters degree in Physics or a closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks. Teaching experience at the college and/or university level. Experience with modern pedagogical techniques. An evident commitment to educational equity.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications	Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities.	No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	P02906UF
Number of Vacancies	Varies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date	09/16/2019
Anticipated Appointment End Date	06/15/2020
Posting Date	04/15/2019
Full Consideration Date	11/01/2019
Closing Date	06/15/2020
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search	Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants	To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. 3) Evidence of teaching excellence, such as student, peer, or mentor evaluations. Attach as “Other Document 1”. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information please contact: Kelly Carter at 541-737-1674 or kelly.carter@oregonstate.edu Applications will be considered throughout the 2019-2020 academic year, as needed. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Oregon State University is striving to promote and enhance diversity. Please describe how you can assist in this goal and, define your understanding of what diversity encompasses.
   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other Document 1 (see Special Instructions)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. 3) Evidence of teaching excellence, such as student, peer, or mentor evaluations. Attach as “Other Document 1”. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information please contact: Kelly Carter at 541-737-1674 or kelly.carter@oregonstate.edu Applications will be considered throughout the 2019-2020 academic year, as needed. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Full Time Physics Instructor at Oregon State University

Department	Physics (SPH)
Position Title	Instructor
Job Title	Instructor
Appointment Type	Academic Teaching/Research Faculty
Job Location	Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent	100
Appointment Basis	9
Faculty Status	Regular
Tenure Status	Fixed-Term
Pay Method	Salary
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range	$54,000 - $64,000

Minimum/Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Physics or related fields (for example, Electrical Engineering, Astrophysics, Geophysics, Applied Mathematics) by the start of the appointment. Experience with or demonstrated potential for teaching physics at the college or university level. This can include service as Teaching Assistant and/or formal training in pedagogy at the college/university level. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion. Evidence of familiarity with or plans to engage in student-centered or evidence-based instructional practices. Facility with standard software tools such as word processors, spreadsheets, and course management systems.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Doctoral degree in physics or related field. Previous college/university classroom teaching experience. Experience with student-centered or evidence-based instructional practices. Experience developing classroom and/or laboratory curriculum. Experience in using and designing online materials. Evidence of educating and mentoring a diverse group of learners. Experience with a diverse range of instructional modes such as mentoring or advising student research or internships, developing study abroad opportunities, service learning courses, or hybrid or distance learning. Experience preparing and submitting grants.

The Physics Department invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, fixed- term Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

The ideal candidate will join a thriving, cohesive, award-winning physics department that deeply values undergraduate education and is committed to evidence-based instructional practices. The lower division educational staff meets every three weeks to discuss curricular matters. The successful candidate will primarily teach lower division physics courses, supervise lower division laboratories, develop curriculum, maintain professional currency, and perform service.

The primary mission of the Department of Physics is to provide undergraduate and graduate education, and conduct basic and applied research. The department offers Doctoral, Masters, and Bachelors degrees in Physics. There are research programs in optics, condensed matter, subatomic physics, astrophysics, cosmology and quantum physics, computational physics, and physics education. The department has over twenty tenure-line and instructional faculty members, approximately 140 majors, and 45 graduate students. Through this position, the Department is looking to enhance its introductory physics courses, both online and on campus.

The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion. Ongoing efforts to increase inclusion, access and excellence in science education at Oregon State University received a significant impetus with a recent five-year $1 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to improve instruction in undergraduate STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) classrooms.

The College embraces instruction and research, in disciplines ranging from the physical, mathematical, and statistical sciences to the life sciences that are based in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow.

The anticipated start date of this position is September 16, 2020, but an earlier start date may be negotiable.

90% Instruction and Student related activities:

Responsibilities may include:

• Teach regular undergraduate credit courses in either algebra-based or calculus-based General Physics and possibly other courses as assigned by the Department Head. Instruction includes (if applicable) in-class activities, laboratory activities and supervision, class administration, regular office hours, and participation in program-level assessment of student learning, in keeping with the highest professional standards.

• Sustain a commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive learning environment for all students.

• Supervise and mentor Teaching Assistants and Learning Assistants assigned to their courses.

• Assist in the training of Teaching Assistants and Learning Assistants.

• Make contributions to general teaching resources such as student-centered classroom activities and online learning systems.

• Where applicable, assist in the development and delivery of hybrid and/or online versions of General Physics and other courses.

• Maintain familiarity with recent developments in evidence-based instructional practices.

• General mentoring of students.

Additionally, instructors are encouraged as appropriate to:

• Develop, prepare, and submit educational and training grant applications.

• Perform and supervise undergraduate students in research.

10% Service:

May include any of the following:

• Service on departmental and university committees related to instruction.

• Assisting other faculty members as needed, e.g. mentoring part-time instructors.

• Acting as official advisor for various student organizations and clubs.

• Participation in activities that increase diversity and inclusion, for example Search Advocate training and mentoring students from underrepresented groups.

• Engage in departmental outreach activities.

• Disseminate ideas and methods within the Department, University, and broader community.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 15, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. 

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position; and 3) Teaching Statement describing the candidate's training, experience, and goals as a physics educator. Include experiences working with diverse populations and discussion about how your teaching philosophy and practices promote diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. In addition, upon request, candidates will arrange for three letters of recommendation be sent to the search committee chair, care of the OSU Department of Physics. 

For additional information please contact: David A. Craig (david.a.craig@oregonstate.edu) OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Apply here: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/84833