Lecturer in Physics
7686BR

The Rochester Institute of Technology School of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for one or more faculty positions anticipated to be at the rank of Lecturer or Visiting Lecturer. The positions are 9 month, non-tenure track appointments that would begin August 16, 2023, with the possibility of renewal.

The primary responsibility of the position is teaching introductory physics in an activity-based, workshop format. The minimum qualifications are a PhD in physics or a closely related discipline, evidence of effective and successful recent teaching, potential to succeed in an active-learning workshop-style classroom, and strong communication skills. Although not required, experience and strong interest in teaching undergraduate astronomy courses or laboratory-based physics courses are also desirable. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the start and continuing through the duration of the appointment. Familiarity with current trends in undergraduate physics education is desirable. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available.

RIT and the School of Physics and Astronomy celebrate and respect diversity in all forms, including race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members from other historically marginalized identities are particularly encouraged to apply. RIT seeks candidates with demonstrated experience teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds to contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values of Student Centeredness; Professional Development and Scholarship; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in physics or closely related discipline
• Evidence of effective and successful recent teaching
• Potential to succeed in an active learning workshop-style classroom
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level
PhD

Faculty Type (Tenure Status)
Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer

Faculty Rank
Lecturer

Anticipated Start Date
08/16/2023

Employment Category
Fulltime

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Letters of Recommendation, List of References, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 7686BR. Please submit your application; a curriculum vitae that clearly describes teaching experience; and a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and within the cover letter, candidates should include a statement about their contributions to diversity and a description of any previous activities mentoring members of historically excluded racial, gender, or other identities.and upload the following attachments:

• Statement of teaching philosophy, (including evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the potential to be effective in an interactive learning classroom)
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three professional references

Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community
populations.

Candidates should arrange to have their three references send letters of support directly to Chair, Faculty Search Committee, RIT School of Physics & Astronomy. These letters must be submitted to physsrch@rit.edu and must be in PDF format. Inquiries regarding the position may also be sent electronically to physsrch@rit.edu.

Additional Details

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case- by-case basis.