Asst. Professor - Physics jobs in Maine

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Maine seeks to fill an ongoing, non-tenure track, academic-year appointment as Lecturer, anticipated to start September 3, 2024.

Candidates are being sought who have shown clear evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and technical communication, and have demonstrated a commitment to scholarly excellence via outstanding graduate-level (or beyond) work in the disciplines of physics and astronomy. Preference may be given to candidates whose record shows active commitment to mentoring or advancing women and/or others who are underrepresented in the field of physics. The position also requires active, collegial engagement in professional and university service.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Undergraduate teaching in departmental lower- and upper-division courses; may include upper-division laboratory courses and coordination of teaching assistants in lower-division laboratory and/or recitation sections.
• Collaborative work with others involved in delivering multi-section introductory courses.
• Participation in curriculum development and assessment.
• Mentoring of teaching assistants as laboratory and/or recitation coordinator and mentoring of undergraduate Maine Learning Assistants (peer facilitators) in relevant courses as appropriate.
• Service to the department, college, and university.

The typical teaching assignment for this position will be the equivalent of 7 classes per academic year, with approximately 3.5 classes (or the equivalent) in each of the Fall and Spring semesters. It is expected that 90% of the lecturer’s time and effort will be dedicated to teaching-related duties, and 10% to other activities, including service and activities that advance the lecturer’s professional development. Summer teaching opportunities may be available, with additional compensation.

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• A master’s degree in physics (or a closely related area), along with graduate study beyond the master’s, is required by date of hire.
• Demonstrated effective college-level teaching in physics.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including skills in technical communication.
• Demonstrated familiarity with and/or openness to active engagement teaching strategies.

Preferred:

1) a cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2) a resume/curriculum vitae
3) statement of teaching interests and educational philosophy, not to exceed 2 pages
4) a statement about commitment to an inclusive and diverse student body that includes first-generation and low-income students and those from groups that are under represented in physics
5) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by: April 22, 2024
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: April 29, 2024
On-site/finalist interviews to begin no earlier than: May 13, 2024
Tentative start date: September 3, 2024

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair MacKenzie Stetzer at mackenzie.stetzer@maine.edu or 207-581-1016.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).