Visiting Assistant Professor/instructor Of Physics

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Visiting instructor: minimum $48,000; visiting ass...
Teach calculus-based physics courses
Teach non-calculus based physics courses
Mentor undergraduate students
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 University offers a benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.

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

  • Teach calculus-based physics courses
  • Teach non-calculus based physics courses
  • Mentor undergraduate students
  • Utilize instructional technology
  • Support physics minor program

Nice-to-have

  • Evidence of undergraduate research interests
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Superior people skills
  • Experience with diverse learning styles
  • Interest in atmospheric or geophysics

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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