Instructor of Physics

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Position Summary:

Instructor of Physics at the Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University

The Wilkes Honors College (WHC) of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) invites applications for a full-time (9-month) Instructor of Physics position beginning Fall 2023. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Physics, coordinate Physics labs, supervise honors theses, advise undergraduate students, and provide service to the College and/or University. They will also have the opportunity to shape the Physics curriculum, co-develop multidisciplinary courses with faculty from across the liberal arts and sciences.

The WHC is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

The WHC (www.honorscollege.edu ) is a selective liberal arts and sciences college within a large state university, located on FAU’s MacArthur Campus in the coastal town of Jupiter, Florida. The campus is an international hub for scientific research and is host to the Max Planck Florida Institute, UF Scripps Biomedical Research, and FAU’s own Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute. The WHC’s four-year curriculum is centered on the traditional disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences, with an emphasis on critical thinking, independent study, community-based internships, and interdisciplinary programs. The WHC is in a period of rapid growth, with 649 honors students and 47 full-time honors faculty members. FAU is among the most ethnically diverse universities in the United States, and the WHC has a diverse student body, faculty and staff. We value diversity, and are committed to advancing equity and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Physics, or a B.Sc. in Physics and a Ph.D. in a closely related field (e.g., Engineering, Physics Education, Astronomy), and evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching. The committee is especially interested in applicants with some or all of the following qualifications: ability to contribute to specialized as well as core courses, ability to foster and create educational opportunities where all student populations thrive, experience mentoring undergraduate research, interest in collaborating across disciplines through research or teaching, and experience with data acquisition and analysis.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

College or Department:

Honors College – Math and Sciences

Location:

John D. MacArthur Campus – Jupiter

Work Days and Hours:

NA

Application Deadline:

2023-03-01-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

All applicants must complete an Employment Application available online through FAU’s Career Site: www.fau.edu/jobs and apply for the currently posted position.
To receive full consideration, applicants should submit their materials by November 15, 2022. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to one of the Chairs of the Search Committee, Dr. Yaouen Fily ([email protected]) or Dr. Kevin Lanning ([email protected]) .
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into one attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
When completing the online application, please upload all required documentation noted here: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.
Background Screening:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711