Instructor - Physics & Astronomy

Instructor (Physics & Astronomy)

Appointment to begin approximately August 2025. The Physics and Astronomy (P&A) Department in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM) invites applications for a permanent, full-time (9-month) non-tenure-track Instructor to begin approximately August 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will apply modern instructional methods to large service physics courses, will restructure the undergraduate curriculum, and design the undergraduate labs to integrate AI/ML, data science and coding tools.

Information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . The UHM campus is dedicated to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is responsive to Native Hawaiians and reflective of Indigenous Hawai'i where all can learn, grow, connect, and heal. UHM is also a designated Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach General Education and/or laboratory physics courses offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
• Participate in department, academic, university, and community service.
• Mentor undergraduate students and supervising capstone projects.
• Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
• Perform other instructional tasks or duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physics or equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing with the major work in the field in which the instructional assignment is made or duties performed
• Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
• Successful teaching in the university level.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
• Previous experience overseeing a physics lab.
• Evidence in teaching in multiple modalities (online, face to face, hybrid, etc.)
• Experience in teaching diverse populations with interest in developing pedagogical skills to do so.

To Apply:

Applicant must submit the following: (1) a cover letter specifying the position; (2) a curriculum vitae detailing teaching accomplishments; (3) teaching evaluations from previous courses taught; (4) a statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (no more than 3 pages); (5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than 2 pages); (6) official academic transcripts (copies are acceptable;

however, official transcripts with degree conferred will be required prior to employment) ; (7) applicant should arrange for 3 professional reference letters to be uploaded at Academic Jobs Online . Only electronic applications are accepted via Academic Jobs Online :  All complete applications received prior to January 1, 2025, will receive full consideration; we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Inquiries:
Jason Kumar (jkumar)