Lecturer of Physics
About The Position
The faculty member will teach 24 credit hours per academic year in baccalaureate-level physics courses, and may also teach courses in astronomy and mathematics. Teaching responsibilities include preparing and delivering course materials, developing and administering appropriate assessments, evaluating student learning outcomes, preparing and grading assignments, and assigning final course grades. The position also includes participation in departmental initiatives and scholarly activities that enhance curricular offerings. This may involve supporting existing basic or applied research efforts, assisting in the pursuit of external funding opportunities, and providing opportunities for student research, internships, or other experiential learning. Scholarly activities are expected to involve peer review, professional recognition, and/or dissemination within the discipline. In addition, the faculty member will contribute to shared governance within the department, college, and university. Service responsibilities include engaging with the local community, supporting the service needs of relevant professional organizations, and providing academic advising to students. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Masters degree in physics or related field
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in university level physics
- Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s) conferred
Nice To Haves
- PhD in physics or related field
Responsibilities
- Preparing and delivering course materials
- Developing and administering appropriate assessments
- Evaluating student learning outcomes
- Preparing and grading assignments
- Assigning final course grades
- Participation in departmental initiatives
- Scholarly activities that enhance curricular offerings
- Supporting existing basic or applied research efforts
- Assisting in the pursuit of external funding opportunities
- Providing opportunities for student research, internships, or other experiential learning
- Contribute to shared governance within the department, college, and university
- Engaging with the local community
- Supporting the service needs of relevant professional organizations
- Providing academic advising to students
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible benefit plan
- Basic term life insurance
- Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Travel accident insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Annual and sick leave
- Retirement plans
- Employee and dependent tuition discounts
- State employee discounts via BenefitHub
- Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
