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University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Position ID:
University of Hawaii at Manoa-Department of Physics and Astronomy-INST [#28851]
Position Title: 
Instructor of Physics
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Physics
Appl Deadline:
2025/01/01 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/10/10)
Position Description:
   

The Physics and Astronomy (P&A) Department in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM) invites applications for a permanent, full-time (9-month) non-tenure-track Instructor to begin approximately August 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will apply modern instructional methods to large service physics courses, will restructure the undergraduate curriculum, and design the undergraduate labs to integrate AI/ML, data science and coding tools. Information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found at http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/.

The UHM campus is dedicated to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is responsive to Native Hawaiians and reflective of Indigenous Hawai‘i where all can learn, grow, connect, and heal. UHM is also a designated Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center.

Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Teach General Education and/or laboratory physics courses offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. 2. Participate in department, academic, university, and community service. 3. Mentor undergraduate students and supervising capstone projects. 4. Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught. 5. Perform other instructional tasks or duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Master's degree in physics or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing with the major work in the field in which the instructional assignment is made or duties performed. 2. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others. 3. University teaching experience.

Desirable Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. in physics or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing. 2. Previous experience overseeing a physics lab. 3. Evidence in teaching in multiple modalities (online, face to face, hybrid, etc.). 4. Experience in teaching diverse populations with interest in developing pedagogical skills to do so.

To Apply: Applicant must submit the following: (1) a cover letter specifying the position; (2) a curriculum vitae detailing teaching accomplishments; (3) teaching evaluations from previous courses taught; (4) a statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (no more than 3 pages); (5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than 2 pages); (6) the applicant should arrange for 3 professional reference letters to be uploaded at AcademicJobsOnline; (6) official academic transcripts (copies are acceptable; however, official transcripts with degree conferred will be required prior to employment); (7) applicant should arrange for 3 professional reference letters to be uploaded at AcademicJobsOnline.



Only electronic applications are accepted via AcademicJobsOnline. All complete applications received prior to January 1, 2025, will receive full consideration; we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Inquiries: Jason Kumar (jkumar@hawaii.edu)

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA: The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/.

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement help popup
  • Diversity Statement
  • Teaching evaluations
  • Academic transcripts
  • Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://www.phys.hawaii.edu
email address
 
Department of Physics and Astronomy
2505 Correa Road
Watanabe 416
Honolulu, HI 96822