Visiting Assistant Professor/instructor Of Physics

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Visiting instructor: minimum $48,000; visiting ass...
Teaching calculus-based physics courses
Teaching non-calculus based physics labs
Mentoring undergraduate students
The position involves teaching a 15-hour load per semester for undergraduate calculus and non-calculus based physics courses

Job Summary

  • The position involves teaching a 15-hour load per semester for undergraduate calculus and non-calculus based physics courses.
  • Candidates are expected to mentor students and support the physics minor alongside Geoscience and Chemistry degree programs.
  • The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.

Matching Summary

The position involves teaching a 15-hour load per semester for undergraduate calculus and non-calculus based physics courses.

Salary

Visiting Instructor: Minimum $48,000; Visiting Assistant Professor: Minimum $53,000; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Teaching calculus-based physics courses
  • Teaching non-calculus based physics labs
  • Mentoring undergraduate students
  • Utilizing instructional technology
  • Supporting physics minor program

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in atmospheric science or geophysics
  • Evidence of undergraduate research interests
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact with diverse groups
  • Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree (Instructor) or PhD (Assistant Professor)
  • Minimum 18 graduate-level credit hours in physics
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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