"Lecturer - Physics"

Job Summary

The College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in first-year physics sequences and their corresponding labs. The position may also be called upon to teach in the advanced physics labs including use of the machine shop. As the primary instructor for physics labs, the successful candidate will coordinate lab activities and continue edits of the lab manuals. This non-tenure track faculty position, based in the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, is a 10-month academic year position.

Responsibilities

• Faculty - Teaching/Instructing - Full-time instructional load teaching (5 courses) in areas of expertise within the academic discipline. Regular course meetings and instruction. Mentoring Students. Ability to maintain internally developed Physics and Astronomy lab materials and resources. Maintenance and weekly set up of equipment for either the Astronomy or Physics laboratories. Other teaching responsibilities. Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline. Faculty also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.
• Faculty - Service to Institution - All faculty are expected to help the department in recruiting majors. Faculty members are expected to attend Department meetings and events.
• Faculty - Professional Development - Faculty are expected to stay current in their field.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Terminal degree in a closely related field. Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).

Required Experience Some teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience in Physics and Astronomy at the college level. Ability to maintain internally developed Physics and Astronomy lab materials and resources. Well versed in best practices in assessing student learning.

Preferred Experience Instructor of record for college level classes in the related discipline. Record of scholarly activity, publications, or creative works. Experience supervising laboratory assistants. Experience with electronics. Experience with machining equipment use. Experience with welding.

Required Documents to Attach Transcripts, List of References, Teaching Philosophy.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship. Engage in continuous professional development. Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities. Solve problems and make data-driven decisions. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service. Demonstrate leadership and take initiative. Adapt to changing institutional needs. Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends. Curriculum design and program outcome alignment. Assessment methods and student learning measurement. Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific). Academic policies, procedures, and ethics. Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles. Educational technology and learning management systems.

SKILLS

Teaching: Course design and delivery. Learning activity development and facilitation. Technology integration and LMS proficiency. Instructional adaptation.

Assessment: Valid assessment instrument development. Constructive feedback provision. Data analysis for instructional improvement.

Communication: Clear verbal and written communication. Professional presentation abilities. Active listening and collaboration.

Technology: Discipline-relevant software proficiency. Multimedia and presentation tools. Basic troubleshooting capabilities.