Job Description
Position Number:
1P0000
Title:
Lecturer
Functional Title:
Lecturer
Category Status:
03-Faculty-Non-Tenured,Term Contr
Applicant Search Category:
Faculty
University Authorized FTE:
100
Unit:
CMNS-Physics
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of Physics invites applications for a professional track faculty member at the level of Lecturer. This is a 12-month full time position. The successful candidate will assist with the instruction, development, and implementation of the undergraduate lab classes. Responsibilities include: 1) teaching three lab classes in the fall and spring semesters plus two lab classes in the summer; 2) training and supervision of teaching assistants; 3) collaborating with other faculty and staff to maintain and develop the laboratory curriculum. Additional responsibilities may include advising undergraduates, participation in grant development, and other miscellaneous academic duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in experimental physics and substantial experience with laboratory instrumentation. Candidates with instrumentation training and an alternate advanced degree in a closely related field will also be considered. A strong commitment to teaching excellence is required.
Additional Information:
Applicants should provide CV, List of three work-related references, letter of application and statement of teaching philosophy and experience. The initial contract length will be for two years with future renewable contracts by mutual
agreement. Professional track faculty positions do not count toward or lead to tenured or
tenure-track positions at University of Maryland, but do include a promotion
ladder. Professional track instructional faculty play a crucial role in the academic life of the
Department. The commitment of the department to undergraduate education has been
recognized through numerous awards to faculty for their teaching accomplishments.
Posting Date:
10/12/2021
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
10/27/2021
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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