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Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
The successful candidate will devote most of their time to teaching undergraduate astronomy and astrophysics courses offered by the Department of Physics & Astronomy, including introductory courses for the broader university community and courses for physics majors and the astrophysics minor. Duties include preparing and delivering courses, developing and assessing learning outcomes, advising and mentoring students, and participating in department curriculum development, including helping to shape the astrophysics minor. The candidate will provide high-quality, effective instruction in astronomy and astrophysics for the department and the university and help develop and lead the department's astrophysics minor.
Other responsibilities that may occupy a smaller share of time include contributing to the design, review, and ongoing improvement of the astrophysics minor and related courses; academic advising and mentoring of students interested in astronomy and astrophysics; outreach and public engagement in astronomy; serving on department, college, and university committees; and collaborating with other physics and astronomy faculty, the College of Sciences, and other units that serve students taking astronomy courses.
Minimum Experience/Education:
- Strong knowledge of astronomy and astrophysics at the undergraduate level.
- Ability to design, deliver, and assess engaging courses in lecture, laboratory, and online or hybrid formats, using learning management systems and instructional technology.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
- Ability to mentor and advise students and to foster a supportive, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on curriculum development and department initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in physics, astrophysics, astronomy, or a related field.
- College-level teaching experience.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching astronomy and/or astrophysics courses at the undergraduate level.
- Experience using evidence-based, student-centered teaching methods and assessing student learning.
- Experience developing or revising courses or curricula, such as a minor, certificate, or program.
- Experience teaching a range of student audiences, from non-science majors in introductory courses to science and physics majors in upper-level courses.
- Experience with astronomical observation, data analysis, or computational tools in a teaching setting.
Required License or Certification:
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