Instructor

Position Instructor Department Physics Job Classification(s): The following positions will be considered for this opening.

Please use the links below to open job description(s) in a NEW WINDOW.

• Instructor

Starting Date Fall 2024 Responsibilities Required Qualifications • Master's degree in Physics or Physics Education; or a Ph.D. with 18 graduate semester hours in Physics Preferred Qualifications • Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education, or a closely related field • Experience in teaching physics and physics laboratory courses at the college level. Recent graduates who have teaching experience as teaching assistants are welcome to apply. • Experience with classroom technology Requirements The Department is seeking a candidate with interest and qualifications to teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in physics, including both calculus-based and algebra-based courses.

Course assignments will include both online and face-to-face courses taught in Wichita Falls, TX, on the MSU campus. The successful candidate will be willing to work closely with students at a public liberal arts university with a commitment to promoting success for students of all academic backgrounds. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to work well with diverse populations and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University's core values:

People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Please send a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, teaching statement of not more than 2 pages, and contact information of 3 professional references to: preet.sharma@msutexas.edu Contact Information Preet Sharma, PhD Associate Professor of Physics 219B, McCoy Building, Midwestern State University 3410 Taft Boulevard Wichita Falls, Texas 76308-2099 Tel: 940-397-4345 Email: preet.sharma@msutexas.edu