Teaching Faculty I
About The Position
This position will be responsible for delivering the undergraduate research sequence of EP 468, EP 469, EP 568, EP 569 as part of the community building process for the Engineering Physics major. These courses meet once a week with coordinated instructional activities. EP 468: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING RESEARCH An introduction to the conduct of engineering research: the scientific method, ethics in research, documentation and treatment of research data, publication practices and the structure of the broader research community are covered. EP 469: RESEARCH PROPOSAL IN ENGINEERING PHYSICS An introduction to current research topics in Engineering Physics. Development of an undergraduate research proposal supervised by faculty members. Open to EP majors only. EP 568: RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN ENGINEERING PHYSICS Undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members. EP 569: RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN ENGINEERING PHYSICS II Undergraduate research supervised by faculty members. Senior thesis. Successful candidates will be expected to use established course curriculum and materials to provide instruction to students enrolled in the EP research sequence. In addition to the instruction of EP 468/469/568/569 research sequence, the individual will be responsible for: meeting with students to assess/assist course progress and to provide advice and guidance when needed; helping students identify potential faculty PIs with aligned research interests; overseeing the research progress of all EP students; and working with the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies to complete the annual program assessment.
Requirements
- Prior experience conducting research as an undergraduate or graduate student
- Proven track record of publishing peer-reviewed research articles and presenting at professional conferences
- Experience teaching research skills to undergraduate students
- Experience supporting undergraduate researchers through major milestones or multi-year research projects across diverse disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
- Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
- Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
- Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance
- Mentor undergraduate researchers throughout the lifecycle of a research project
- Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
- Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
- Meeting with students to assess/assist course progress and to provide advice and guidance when needed
- Helping students identify potential faculty PIs with aligned research interests
- Overseeing the research progress of all EP students
- Working with the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies to complete the annual program assessment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
