General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Physics is seeking a 12-month, non-tenure earning, Instructor of Physics. This position will report to the Department Chair. Position responsibilities include a teaching load of 4-4-1 sections in Fall-Spring-Summer, for an annual rate of $53,900.00 - negotiable.

This position is primarily engaged in teaching. The candidate must hold, at minimum, a master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in the field of instruction or closely related discipline at time of hire. Preferably has completed most or all of the requirements for the doctorate or equivalent. Must be able to demonstrate effectiveness in teaching.

Responsibilities include preparing and teaching lectures and labs in undergraduate introductory Physics, Astrophysics/Astronomy, and Earth Science, as well as contribute to the continuing development and implementation of curricular content. UNF’s Department of Physics is committed to increasing student participation and persistence in STEM fields, and the ideal candidate would contribute to this aim.

The Department has a strong history of community outreach, and the ideal candidate would contribute to the continuation of those programs, with service to both the university and profession.

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 1, 2025

Working Hours: Varies

About the Department: The Department of Physics offers a bachelor’s degree in physics and has recently launched an interdisciplinary master’s degree program in Materials Science and Engineering. The Physics Department is a PhysTEC member, a past host of CUWiP, and participant in the APS-IDEA Network. The Department strives to seek support for new initiatives to bolster pedagogical effectiveness in the classroom through funding from external sponsors. The department also has active collaborations with the College of Education and Human Services to implement research-based curricular changes.

The department is engaged in various curricular reforms: active learning in introductory and upper-level courses, studio physics, computation in upper-level courses, and ISLE-based techniques in lower-level labs.

For more information about the department of Physics visit: www.unf.edu/coas/physics/

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a minimum of a master’s degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Earth Sciences, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• Previous, documented experience in teaching undergraduate Introductory Physics, Astrophysics/Astronomy, and/or Earth Science

• Demonstrates the commitment and capability to provide an excellent learning environment to students, work with student-centered methods of instruction, and contribute to the continuing development and implementation of curricular content.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae

• Cover letter

• Description of teaching interests and practices, including an example of a concept in one of the fields noted in the job description that is often challenging for students, and how you address it in your teaching (1-2 pages).

• Student success plan that details how you would encourage students from a wide variety of backgrounds to both participate and persist in STEM fields (1-2 pages). The plan should describe the candidate’s abilities and ideas to foster student engagement in their courses.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the

Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and

• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information.

Equal Opportunity

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.