Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics, August 2022
- Employer
- Chapman University
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Aug 2, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Physics & Space Sciences
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University
seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, full-time position of
Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics, effective August
2022.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering
traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of
Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and
vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction
held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Our faculty
include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and
world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including
Schmid College of Science and Technology. Dedicated to
forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment
for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty.
Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) embodies Chapman’s
mission of providing students with personalized educational
experiences by fostering an outstanding community of
teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate
programs. Schmid College has a new 140,000 ft2 home, the Keck
Center for Science and Engineering, alongside the newly founded
Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. More
information about the Schmid College of Science and Technology is
available at http://www.chapman.edu/science.
The Physics program prides itself on personalized education, small
class sizes, innovative curriculum and teaching methods, and direct
student-faculty mentorship. Instructional faculty play a critical
role in the program for teaching, pedagogy, advising, and service,
have the opportunity for promotion to associate and full
instructional professor, and have full voting power at both the
program and college levels. Instructional faculty join a vibrant
and growing teaching community integrated with strong research
programs that benefit from close collaboration with several
internationally recognized research institutes at Chapman,
including the Institute for Quantum Studies, founded by the
National Medal of Science winner Prof. Yakir Aharonov (http://quantum.chapman.edu), and
the Institute for Interdisciplinary Brain and Behavioral Sciences
recently founded and directed by Prof. Amir Raz.
The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in
all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on
diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at
https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.
Qualifications
Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics or a related
field.
The ideal candidate will have broad training in physics, and have
experience with both designing and teaching introductory physics
courses and laboratories using evidence-based instructional
approaches. The ideal candidate will show the ability to teach
fundamental physical concepts to a broad audience with diverse
prior backgrounds, and demonstrate the ability to inspire
scientific curiosity. The ideal candidate will have interest in
student mentorship, building student community, and assisting with
student outreach. Finally, the ideal candidate will have excellent
organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach lectures and laboratory sections in the introductory physics sequences for the life sciences, with a focus on the PHYS 107/108/207 sequence taken primarily by majors in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, health sciences, and biophysics. The successful candidate will help develop and improve the introductory curriculum in close collaboration with physics faculty, while coordinating with faculty from biology, chemistry, and the health sciences. The successful candidate will also help coordinate laboratories for this introductory sequence. In this role, the candidate will help assess the laboratory curriculum, modify and develop new labs as appropriate, and coordinate part-time instructors. The successful candidate will also be an active participant in program activities and engage with the vibrant community of physics faculty and students.
Contact Information
Qualified candidates should submit the following:
• Cover letter that clearly articulates how the candidate envisions
contributing to the research, educational, and diversity &
inclusion missions of Chapman University.
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Completed faculty employment application
• Three or more letters of recommendation
c/o: Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19081
Application review will begin November 5th, 2021 and will continue
until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr.
Matthew Leifer, Search Chair, at SchmidCollege@chapman.edu.
Please use “Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics" as the
email subject line.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Successful
completion of a background check is required for the final
candidate. This position is subject to final budget approval.
Download a copy of the Chapman Faculty Application for Employment here.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
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