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University of the Pacific · 4 months ago

Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Physics and Astronomy (NTT)

Stockton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

The University of the Pacific is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Stockton, California, and is seeking an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This full-time, non-tenure track position primarily focuses on teaching introductory physics courses and may involve developing new courses and mentoring student research.

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Responsibilities

Non-tenure track faculty position focused primarily on teaching

The teaching load will be 6 courses over 2 semesters

Teaching responsibilities include algebra-based and calculus-based introductory physics courses for non-physics majors and for engineers and physics majors, respectively. Depending on the department needs, faculty interests, and expertise, the new professor may also teach introductory courses for non-majors (e.g. astronomy, physics of music) or upper-division courses for majors and engineers (e.g modern physics, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, astrophysics, cosmology, or other courses from our catalog)

Depending on department needs, there may be opportunities to develop new general education courses in physics for non-majors or upper-division electives for physics and engineer majors

Eligible to teach summer courses for an additional stipend

Mentoring student research and projects

Applying for internal research grants

Utilizing full support from the Office of Sponsored Programs to develop and submit external (national, federal, or local) grant proposals

Qualification

In PhysicsTeaching experiencePostdoctoral experienceCommunication skillsCulturally responsive practicesDiversityInclusion

Required

PhD degree in physics or a closely related field

Preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Postdoctoral experience

Experience teaching in higher education

Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures

Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting

Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work

Statement of Research

Benefits

Eligible to teach summer courses for an additional stipend.

Mentoring student research and projects.

Applying for internal research grants.

Utilizing full support from the Office of Sponsored Programs to develop and submit external (national, federal, or local) grant proposals.

Company

University of the Pacific

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University of the Pacific is a private university dedicated to providing students with opportunities in the fastest-growing industries.

Founded in 1851

Stockton, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.pacific.edu/

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