Visiting Assistant Professor/instructor Of Physics

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Visiting instructor: minimum $48,000; visiting ass...
Masters or phd in physics
18 graduate-level credit hours in physics
Teach calculus-based physics courses
The position is responsible for teaching a 15-hour load per semester covering calculus and non-calculus based classical physics

Job Summary

  • The position is responsible for teaching a 15-hour load per semester covering calculus and non-calculus based classical physics.
  • Candidates are expected to mentor undergraduate students and support the physics minor as well as Geoscience and Chemistry degree programs.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance along with tuition waivers.

Matching Summary

The position is responsible for teaching a 15-hour load per semester covering calculus and non-calculus based classical physics.

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

  • Masters or PhD in Physics
  • 18 graduate-level credit hours in physics
  • Teach calculus-based physics courses
  • Teach non-calculus based physics courses
  • Conduct laboratory instruction
  • Mentor undergraduate students

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with instructional technology
  • Interest in undergraduate research
  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Superior people skills
  • Ability to work with diverse groups

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Masters (Instructor) or PhD (Assistant Professor)
  • Minimum 18 graduate-level credit hours in physics
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States
  • Pass criminal background check and MVR check

Work Rights

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

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