Instructor: Undergraduate Physics Laboratory Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Department Physics (SPH) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor:
Undergraduate Physics Laboratory Manager Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Department of Physics invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

Appointment at the Instructor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Department of Physics invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE),12-month, fixed term, Instructor position to supervise and manage the department's undergraduate physics laboratories. The ideal candidate will join a thriving, cohesive, award-winning physics department that deeply values undergraduate education and is committed to evidence-based instructional practices. The successful candidate will supervise, maintain and safely operate lower division laboratories, perform teaching, develop curriculum, maintain professional currency, and perform service.

This position is primarily responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the physics teaching laboratories. These responsibilities include coordinating, planning, and making decisions that affect the department mission of offering undergraduate physics courses to thousands of students each year as a positive and safe experience. This position also supervises graduate and undergraduate student TAs, and may include teaching and laboratory curriculum development.

The primary mission of the Department of Physics is to provide undergraduate and graduate education, and conduct basic and applied research. The department offers Doctoral, Masters and Bachelor's degrees in Physics. There are research programs in astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, optical physics, physics education, and quantum cosmology. The department has 27 faculty members, approximately 180 majors, and almost 60 graduate students.

Through this position, the Department is looking to enhance its introductory physics courses, both online and on campus.

The College of Science has committed to being a national model of inclusivity and collaboration as evidenced by, among other features, a community of faculty, students, and staff that is increasingly collaborative, diverse, and centered on student success. We seek faculty who will broaden our capacity to advance student success across individual identities, racial/ethnic categories and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

* Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

* Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

* Retirement savings paid by the university.

* A generous paid leave package, including holidays,…