Lecturer - Physics

Overview

Job : 294782
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Not specified

The College of Science and Mathematics at Augusta University has an open position for a Lecturer in the department of Physics and Biophysics. The position is driven by enrollment growth and is primarily teaching, but includes both service and scholarly activity components. Teaching responsibilities include lecture and/or lab courses within the undergraduate degree program in Physics and core science courses for both science and non-science majors.

The selected faculty member will be expected to participate in service activities supporting the department, college, university, and/or profession. This position does not meet the requirements to be on tenure track.

• Teaching - 90%:
  Teach Physics and/or Astronomy lectures and laboratory courses
• Participate in service activities supporting the department - 10%
• Participate in service activities supporting the department, college, university, and/or profession

MS degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Physics or related discipline

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

• Doctorate in Physics or related discipline
• Teaching experience

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc., while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments).

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Location:

Augusta University Health Sciences Campus, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912.

To be considered, apply online at the Augusta University jobs site. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check prior to starting. Depending on duties, a credit check, motor vehicle report, and official transcripts or credential evaluations may be required.

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