The Department of Physics at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for a Full-Time Lecturer position beginning January or September 2012. This is a renewable, non-tenure-track position with responsibilities for undergraduate laboratory and classroom teaching. Applicants must: (1) hold an earned doctorate in Physics or allied field (or a masters degree with substantial teaching experience); (2) be proficient in course content and fluent in the English language; and (3) have a strong demonstrated commitment to teaching, especially at the undergraduate level.
Preferred candidates will have (1) outstanding credentials that clearly demonstrate their ability and commitment to undergraduate teaching, including laboratory work; and (2) experience in physics education research and/or astronomical observation. Successful candidates must show that they will be able to effectively teach a wide selection of undergraduate courses.
Applicants are invited to submit electronically a letter of application which includes a description of courses qualified to teach; detailed curriculum vitae; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references; and a one-page statement of teaching interests and philosophy to:
PHY-FTL Search
email coefacultysearch[AT]umassd.edu.
Employment is contingent upon verification of background/credentials and work authorization. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is an EEO/AA Employer