Teaching Assistant Professor in Physics and Astronomy

Teaching Assistant Professor

University of Pittsburgh

Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh (http://www.physicsandastronomy.pitt.edu/) invites applications for an appointment stream faculty position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor. This position will begin with the Fall term of 2025, subject to budgetary approval, and is an appointment for the nine-month academic year that is renewable.

Competitive candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses, particularly large-enrollment introductory courses and laboratory courses. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a passion for teaching, an interest in exploring innovative teaching techniques and developing novel courses, and a track record of teaching experience. The strongest candidates will also show familiarity with current research on learning and teaching.

Required Qualification: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field and the ability to teach large introductory physics courses at the undergraduate level.

Duties associated with this position will include teaching, including lab courses, lecture courses, and small recitation sections, training and supervising teaching assistants, designing introductory course materials, advising undergraduate students, and assessing our undergraduate program.

Interested candidates can apply online at www.join.pitt.edu. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by December 1, 2024. However, applications will be accepted for the duration of the search. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement including future aspirations, and a statement addressing their views and ideas about advancing the University's goal of recruiting and supporting a diverse student population. Three letters of recommendation should be emailed to slogan@pitt.edu. Candidates from groups traditionally underrepresented in physics are strongly encouraged to apply.

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