Instructor of Physics (Non-Tenure Track)

University of North Florida, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Jacksonville, FLORIDA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Instructor of Physics (Non-Tenure Track)
Position Number 322900
Requisition Number B08581
Position Type Faculty 11-12 Months
Class Code
Time-limited through N/A
Type of Appointment Full-Time
Faculty Position Sub-Type Regular
Length of Appointment N/A
Internal Recruitment? No
Working Hours Varies
Department Physics
Organization COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Division Academic Affairs - DIV
College College of Arts and Sciences
Approved Hiring Salary Range $52,000 to Negotiable
Pay Basis Annually
Equal Opportunity
In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives
The University of North Florida
The University of North Florida (UNF) is deeply committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty, and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. UNF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers.
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
UNF promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.
More information about the Department of Physics and UNF can be found at https://www.unf.edu/coas/physics/
The Community
UNF’s beautiful campus is located on a 1,000-acre nature preserve, six miles from the Atlantic Ocean in Jacksonville, FL. Jacksonville is a diverse community with over 1.5 million people in the metro area. This diversity, in addition to a mild climate, and reasonable cost of living make for a high quality of life.
Questions related to the position may be directed to Dr. Michael Johnson at [email protected] .
UNF is an Equal Employment/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to diversity in the workforce. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
General Description / Primary Purpose
The Department of Physics at the University of North Florida is now accepting applications for a permanent, 12-month, non-tenure track, Instructor faculty position to begin in August 2024. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching undergraduate introductory Physics and Astronomy lectures and labs. Ideal candidates would also be able to teach an introductory Earth Science lecture and Lab. Additionally, successful candidates are expected to contribute service to both the university and to the profession. Ideal candidates will have previous, documented experience in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses in Physics and/or Astronomy. Successful candidates must demonstrate the commitment and capability to provide an excellent learning environment to students, work with student-centered methods of instruction, and contribute to the continuing development and implementation of curricular content. UNF’s Department of Physics is committed to increasing student participation and persistence in STEM fields. The Department also has a strong history of community outreach, and the ideal candidate would contribute to the continuation of those programs. Applicants must describe their experience working with, teaching, and/or mentoring students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The position has a starting salary of $52,000, negotiable, and is a continuing 12-month position. Applicants must have a minimum of a master’s degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics or a closely related field.
Applicants must complete an online application and upload supplemental documents at www.unfjobs.org Position # 322900. Applicants who do not apply online and upload all required documentation cannot be considered for the position. Documents must include (1) a letter of interest, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a description of teaching interests and practices, including an example of a physics concept that is often challenging for students and how you address it in your teaching (1-2 pages), and (4) Department specific document: a student success plan that details how you would encourage students from a wide variety of backgrounds to both participate and persist in STEM fields (1-2 pages). The application should describe the candidate’s abilities and ideas to foster student engagement in their courses. Candidates selected for further consideration will be required to provide at least three letters of recommendation. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Michael Johnson, at [email protected] . Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
The Department of Physics
The Physics Department offers a bachelor’s degree in physics and has recently launched an interdisciplinary master’s degree program in Materials Science and Engineering. The standard teaching load for non-tenure-earning faculty is four courses in Fall, four courses in Spring, and one course in Summer. The Physics Department is a PhysTEC member, a past host of CUWiP, and participant in the APS-IDEA Network. The Department strives to seek support for new initiatives to bolster pedagogical effectiveness in the classroom through funding from external sponsors. It also has active collaborations with the College of Education and Human Services to implement research-based curricular changes. The department is engaged in several curricular reforms: active learning in introductory and upper-level courses, studio physics, computation in upper-level courses, and ISLE-based techniques in lower-level labs. More information can be found on the department website (www.unf.edu/coas/physics/ ).

Essential Duties


Job Function
Teaching
Percentage Of Time 95
Job Function
Service
Percentage Of Time 5

Posting Detail Information


Marginal Functions
Required Qualifications
Faculty Position Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a minimum of a master’s degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics or a closely related field.
Departmental Requirements
N/A
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
Background Check: This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Required Licensure or Certification
N/A
Machines/Equipment used regularly
Computers, AV equipment, print/scan/copy, remote teaching tools
Anticipated Start Date 08/05/2024
Job Posting Date 10/10/2023
Application Review Date 11/01/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Point of Contact Information Michael Johnson, [email protected]
Hiring Official Gregory Wurtz
Location if not Jacksonville N/A
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application and upload supplemental documents at www.unfjobs.org Position # 322900. Applicants who do not apply online and upload all required documentation cannot be considered for the position. Documents must include:
(1) a letter of interest,
(2) a curriculum vitae,
(3) a description of teaching interests and practices, including an example of a physics concept that is often challenging for students and how you address it in your teaching (1-2 pages), and
(4) Department specific document: a student success plan that details how you would encourage students from a wide variety of backgrounds to both participate and persist in STEM fields (1-2 pages).
The application should describe the candidate’s abilities and ideas to foster student engagement in their courses. Candidates selected for further consideration will be required to provide at least three letters of recommendation.
Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Michael Johnson, at [email protected] . Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
Quicklink https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/25734

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