Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Physics

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Position ID:GaTech-School of Physics-APOR [#24519]
Position Title: Academic Professional - Open Rank (Non-Tenure Track Instructional Faculty)
Position Type:Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Physics / Physics
Appl Deadline: finished (2023/03/10, finished 2023/09/01, listed until 2023/09/10)
Position Description:    

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Location The Georgia Institute of Technology ("Georgia Tech") is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. Georgia Tech prides itself on its technology resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Summary The School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for an Open-Rank Academic Professional (Non-Tenure Track Instructional Faculty), with teaching and academic advising responsibilities. The successful candidate will join a team of 47 faculty (seven are non-tenure track) with broad research interests, including physics education.

The successful candidate will join a team of five academic advisors responsible for advising approximately 300 undergraduate Physics majors. In addition to advising, the candidate is expected to teach three courses per year and contribute to curriculum development. The successful candidate may also teach upper-level laboratories and TA (Teaching Assistant) development courses depending on their expertise and curricular needs.

Required Qualifications This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines

Rank of Academic Professional Terminal degree Physics, or related area Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional Quality of performance and potential development must be recognized by peers

Rank of Senior Academic Professional Terminal degree Physics, or related area Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field Recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local) Successful and measurable related experience Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional

Preferred Qualifications Ideal candidates will have experience in student advising, mentoring, or other student success activities and demonstrated competence in introductory and core undergraduate-level physics instruction (such as mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum and thermal physics).

Proposed Salary Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is a renewable, 12-month, open-rank, non-tenure-track appointment in the Academic Professional career track. This position comes with academic faculty status and generous benefits, including a retirement plan, medical plan, vacation time, and sick time.

Required Documents to Attach Candidates should submit an application that contains: (1) A letter of application (2) A statement of teaching and advising philosophy (3) A summary of teaching experiences (4) A sample course syllabus or a portfolio of teaching products (5) A curriculum vitae (6) In addition, applicants should arrange for at least three confidential reference letters to be submitted on the candidates' behalf directly to phys-apfacultysearch@gatech.edu. They should also include the referees’ names and contact information in the application packet.

Applicants should only apply via Georgia Tech CAREERS Application System at: https://hr.gatech.edu/careers Please search for Job ID 255810. Review of applications will begin April 01, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information Requests for information may be directed to Dr. Ed Greco by email: phys-apfacultysearch@gatech.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.


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Contact: Ed Greco
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Web Page: https://physics.gatech.edu/