Lecturer in Physics
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 20, 2024
Lecturer in Physics
Position Number: 108020
Department: Physics
Job Purpose
The Department of Physics at Tennessee Tech invites applications for a full-time, nine month, non-tenure track Lecturer position to begin August 2022 and renewable every three years based on satisfactory performance review and needs of department. A detailed description of of the department is available at https://www.tntech.edu/cas/physics/.
Tennessee Tech provides impact through its engaged students, dedicated faculty, and career-ready graduates known for their creativity, tenacity, and analytical approach to problem solving. As a STEM-infused, comprehensive institution, Tennessee Tech delivers enduring education, impactful research, and collaborative service that creates, advances, and applies knowledge to expand opportunity and economic competitiveness.
Tennessee Tech is committed to a diverse workforce by fostering an inclusive work environment for students, faculty, and staff. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
We are seeking an outstanding candidate who can teach introductory undergraduate physics courses and labs at the conceptual, algebra-based, and calculus-based level. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the mentoring of physics majors and may also be called on to teach selected upper-level courses. In addition, the candidate is expected to participate in departmental recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts, as well as in the development of cross-disciplinary programs of study. Lecturers are encouraged, but not required, to pursue scholarly activities such as basic or applied peer-reviewed research. Ability to teach online and other delivery methods.
Minimum Qualifications
Consideration for this position requires completion of a Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Previous experience teaching introductory physics courses and labs in both standard lecture and studio-style formats, excellent communication skills, and evidence of strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentoring.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with a commitment to evidence-based instruction, and who have experience teaching courses beyond the introductory level, cross-disciplinary teaching and/or research experience, and experience with online instruction.
Work Hours:
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, 9 month, non-tenure-track position, to begin August 1, 2022. Three year contract renewable based on satisfactory performance review and needs of department.
Benefits Information
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
To apply, visit https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/13542
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