Pacific Lutheran University
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Physics
Posting Number:
0602163
Recruitment Type:
Open to All Applicants
Position Type:
Faculty
Position Status:
Temporary Full-time
Benefits Status:
Benefits Eligible
FLSA:
Exempt
Hiring Range:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience + benefits package
Department:
Physics Department
Posting Date:
04/27/2021
Closing Date:
6/15/2021
Work Schedule:
Full time, 9 month (September – May) visiting position starting September 1, 2021.
General Description:
The Department of Physics at Pacific Lutheran University seeks a full-time, 9-month (September – May) Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to begin September 1, 2021 to teach introductory and intermediate physics courses and introductory labs.
Diversity is a core value and foundational concept in the Department of Physics at PLU, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse faculty, staff, and student community.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Teach introductory and intermediate physics courses and introductory labs, as assigned;
- Hold weekly office hours;
- Assume a level of professional leadership and visibility through service to the department and the university.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The successful applicant must have the demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to:
- show promise as an innovative and effective classroom instructor;
- design and implement effective student-focused teaching strategies;
- teach students from diverse backgrounds, including women and members of underrepresented minority groups, in a university setting.
Required Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Physics or related subdiscipline must be in hand by September 1, 2021 for appointment a t the Visiting Assistant Professor level. ABD is required by September 1, 2021 for appointment at the Instructor level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Conditions:
Physical Requirements:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit
(1) a cover letter;
(2) a curriculum vitae;
(3) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts;
(4) a statement of teaching philosophy in which you describe your goals for student learning, the methods you use to help students achieve them, and how you assess student learning. This statement must also explicitly address how you create an inclusive learning environment that is attuned to diversity and equity.
Three confidential letters of reference will also be requested by PLU for all applicants.
For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Bret Underwood, Chair of Physics at bret.underwood@plu.edu
Other Information:
Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. PLU continues the transformational tradition of Lutheran higher education through its commitment to the advancement of knowledge, freedom of expression, and critical questioning. Offering distinctive opportunities for global engagement, collaborative student-faculty research and purposeful learning, PLU guides 3,100 students from all faiths and backgrounds discern their vocation through coursework, mentorship and internships at world-class Puget Sound-area businesses and institutions.
PLU is located on a 156-acre woodland campus in the Parkland neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington and about 40 minutes south of downtown Seattle. The campus reflects consciously green practices and is in proximity to the natural beauty of Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and the Puget Sound.
At PLU, diversity is intrinsic to the vitality of learning, resilience and growth. The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body from all religions, races, socioeconomic groups, sexual orientations, and gender expressions and from all over the world. For the 2019-2020 academic year, 42 percent of incoming first-year students were the first generation in their families to attend college; 45 percent self-identified as students of color; and 37 percent were Pell Grant-eligible. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research, or other work activities.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. * Will you have a doctoral degree or be ABD by September 1, 2021?
Yes
No
2. * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on your hire date AND legally authorized to work in the United States for Pacific Lutheran University without sponsorship?
Yes
No
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
Required Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Graduate Transcript
4. Undergraduate Transcript
5. Teaching Statement
Optional Documents