Open Rank Teaching Professor
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193633EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Open Rank Teaching ProfessorAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with education and experienceWork Schedule
Monday - FridayJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
PhysicsAbout the Department
The Physics Department provides: (1) High quality Physics instruction to the University community through courses in introductory physics; (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities; (3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge. Our research programs cover a diverse spectrum including astrophysics, general relativity, condensed matter theory and experiment, computational physics, biophysics, nanoscale science, physics education, experimental nuclear physics, particle and nuclear theory, experimental optics, and experimental atomic and molecular physics. The department enrolls approximately 120 graduate students and 140 undergrad physics majors. The department size is approximately 56 faculty members. Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and the College of Sciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
The department is staffed by 6 SHRA employees and has about 50 Faculty members. The Department has approximately 120 graduate students and 160 undergraduate physics majors.
Essential Job Duties
We invite applications for two distinct Teaching Professor positions within our Physics Department. Both positions involve course coordination, teaching, and mentoring, but each focuses on different levels of physics education. Candidates will be hired at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Teaching Professor based on their education and experience.
Position 1: Life-Sciences-Level Physics Course Coordinator
The successful candidate will:
- Coordinate algebra-based physics courses for approximately 900 students per semester.
- Oversee the deployment of homework and exams.
- Teach life-sciences-level physics courses.
- Develop and manage content for problem sessions.
- Mentor, recruit, and engage in other roles shaped by their individual strengths and interests.
Position 2: Engineering-Level Physics Course Coordinator (Potential Start of Summer 2025)
The successful candidate will:
- Assist in coordinating engineering-level physics courses for approximately 3,000 students per semester.
- Oversee the deployment of homework and exams.
- Teach engineering-level physics courses.
- Develop and manage content for problem sessions.
- Mentor, recruit, and engage in other roles shaped by their individual strengths and interests.
Both positions offer the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic teaching environment and influence the academic success of the student body. We encourage candidates with a strong commitment to education and innovative teaching practices to apply.
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires doctor’s degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience.
Other Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience teaching physics at the undergraduate level.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using WebAssign, Moodle, and similar platforms for course deployment.
- The department uses OpenStax “College Physics” and Chabay and Sherwood’s “Matter and Interactions” textbooks, so familiarity with these textbooks is a plus.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
09/03/2024Anticipated Close Date
Open until filled.Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, brief teaching statement, and contact information for professional references.
Position Number
00111024 & 00111025Position Type
Non-Tenure-Track FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
9 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
170601 - PhysicsAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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