"Visiting Assistant Professor - Physics"

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Position Information

UW - System Position TitleVisiting Assistant Professor - PhysicsBusiness TitleVisiting Assistant ProfessorMajor Department CodePhysics (J067500)Appointment TypeAcademic Staff-Fixed Term TerminalFLSA StatusExemptFTE (Percentage of Appointment)100Typical Working ScheduleDepends on class schedule. University hours are 7:45am-4:30pm M-F. Courses may be late afternoon-early evening, as needed.Hybrid or On CampusOn CampusPosition SummaryThe Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin River Falls invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) of Physics to teach undergraduate courses in introductory physics for the upcoming Fall-Spring 2024-2025 school year. The Physics Department offers a wide range of courses supporting its majors and students from other programs requiring physics. This is a full-time, 9-month, teaching position with a teaching load of 12 CR per semester along with some research and scholarly activity, renewable for a second year. Target salary $50,000-55,000/academic year, plus benefits.ResponsibilitiesThe 12 CR teaching load per semester is envisioned to involve teaching two sections of Algebra-based Introductory Physics during the Fall and Spring semesters. The VAP will be welcome to engage in the active intellectual community of the Physics Department as well as that of the University at large. The VAP will maintain a schedule that provides reasonable availability to students outside the classroom. There will be no additional service responsibilities. The VAP will not be expected to teach in the summer. Engagement in mentoring undergraduate student projects is encouraged though not required.

The successful candidate will teach two courses of Introductory Physics. During Fall semester, these courses will be identical sections of Algebra-based Introductory Physics for non-physics majors. For one course section in the Fall, the two 50 min sessions per week may meet asynchronously online instead of in-person in the classroom. This first-semester course is focused mostly on mechanics and kinematics. During Spring semester, the courses taught could remain the same as in the Fall or be switched to the second-semester introductory physics course focused on electric and magnetic phenomena, including light, relativity, atomic, and nuclear physics. There is a possibility of teaching an introductory Scientific Programming course for physics/engineering majors, a Conceptual Physics course, and/or a sophomore-level Modern Physics course.

Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesRequired:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Engineering, or a closely related field, or ABD (all but dissertation) on or before the start date of the Fall semester.
• Interest in and ability to teach undergraduate introductory physics courses in an active-learning format.

Preferred:

• Experience in teaching physics in an active learning environment with combined lectures and labs.
• Experience with student Learning Assistants within an Active-Learning classroom.
• Interest in and ability to teach undergraduate introductory Scientific Programming or Modern Physics for physics students and/or Conceptual Physics for non-physics students.

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberAAF00949Number of Vacancies1Desired Start Date08/26/2024Position End Date (if temporary)05/23/2025Open Date06/07/2024Closing DateApplicant Review Date07/15/2024Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Glenn Spiczak

Professor and Search Chair

glenn.spiczak@uwrf.edu

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before July 14, 2024.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.90%; attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

Legal Notices

EEO/AA StatementUW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Confidentiality of Applicant MaterialsThe University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).Title IX NoticeAs required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.Criminal Background Check and Reference Check PolicyEmployment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. References

Optional Documents