Lecturer - Physics

* Job Summary

Job

Position

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 include 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 - Teach Physics and/or Astronomy lectures and laboratory courses, with possibility of laboratory supervision. Other core courses may be considered.

Service - Participate in service activities supporting the department, college, university, and/or profession

Scholarly Activity - Depending on the position, some portion of the workload may be assigned for research activities.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Doctorate in Physics or related discipline

Preferred Experience

Teaching experience

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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 is 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). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

College/Department Information

The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

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