Lecturer of Physics (2023-2024 Academic Year)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: about 10 hours ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Lecturer of Physics (2023-2024 Academic Year)
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The School of Math, Science, and Engineering invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer of Physics in the Department of Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, and Physics. Lecturers teach labs and/or lectures in undergraduate core physics courses including mechanics and/or electricity and magnetism. The Department provides support courses in physics for various science disciplines across the campus where physics courses are required. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities as assigned.
This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed during the academic year.
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Benefits
Essential Functions
Basic Instructional Duties:
  • Prepare course outlines and teach assigned courses based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures:
    • Introductory algebra and/or
    • Calculus-based physics courses.

  • Incorporate the use of technology within lectures.
  • Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
  • Adhere to UIW policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
  • Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
  • Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge and teaching ability needed in algebra-based and calculus-based physics, including lectures and labs.
    • Ability to deliver instruction online.
    • Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching.
    • Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
    • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
    • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
    Required Education
    Master’s Degree in Physics, OR Master’s Degree in an alternate field with 18 graduate semester hours in Physics.
    Required Work Experience
    None.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Ph.D. in Physics.
    • Previous experience teaching at the college level.
    • Interest and experience in teaching a diverse population of students using computers and advanced technology to enhance the educational experience of students, both non-science and science majors.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    None specified.
    Work Hours
    Based on course assignment.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this discipline.

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