Visiting Faculty In Physics

Summary: The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Physics Department is searching to hire a Visiting Faculty in Physics, to begin August 2024 and continuing through April 2025.

As a candidate for this position you must: have a Masters or Ph.D. in physics or astronomy; be enthusiastically committed to teaching undergraduate physics to a diverse population of students; possess strong communication and interpersonal skills; and preferably have some experience teaching physics courses. If hired, you will be the instructor of record for 12 contact hours per week of introductory physics courses comprised of lectures, discussion sections, and labs. Teaching during spring or summer terms is not required, but such a teaching assignment may be possible, for additional compensation. The appointment may be renewed annually for an additional year depending on departmental needs.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Masters or Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• A track record of teaching introductory physics.

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions:

• Teaching 24 contact hours of introductory physics lecture, discussions, and labs per academic year.

Salary: The salary is $55,000.

The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health/vision/dental plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities. Family and child care options on and off-campus are also available. For a detailed description of benefits for Visiting Faculty, please visit https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefitswellness/visiting-faculty-benefits-466.htm.

Department/Division: The Physics Department consists of 19 permanent and 2 visiting faculty members who are dedicated to excellent teaching for students from all disciplines and backgrounds.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education.

There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.

Campus: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City.

The University attracts more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students' social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at Community Resources

• Human Resources

• Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu). Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance. The university seeks to create an inclusive and diverse environment for faculty and students while promoting enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and service. More information can be found at Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu).

How To Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers.

Please include (1) cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a 1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy on teaching introductory level physics, and (4) transcript(s) from you highest degree (unofficial transcript(s) are accepted to apply). In your teaching statement please discuss how you plan to support academic success for students from diverse backgrounds.

The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail address for three professional references.

Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. If you have questions contact the search committee chair, Prof. Richard Vallery at valleryr@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities (https://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative). The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

Allendale, Michigan 49401 - (616) 331-5000

For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu

Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.

GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.