Instructor in Physics 128780 and 129470
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Job no: 495662
Work type: Faculty Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Physics
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| Position Number: | 128780 and 129470 |
| Position Title (Classification Title): | Instructor 128780, 129470 |
| Working Title: | Instructor in Physics |
| Job Summary: | The Department of Physics at the University of West Florida (UWF) in Pensacola, Florida, invites applications for two full-time, nine-month Instructor positions (Position #129470 and 128780) starting August 2025. Applicants must have a Master’s degree or higher in Physics or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment. The department seeks applicants who have a strong commitment to teaching with enthusiasm in innovative teaching methods for labs and lectures, including high impact practices and distance learning teaching. Responsibilities include teaching four undergraduate course sections each fall and spring semester (lecture and/or lab sections), including but not limited to lower division physics lectures and labs, mentoring students in the department and performing service activities that contribute to the success of department and the mission of the university. Teach four undergraduate course sections in Physics each fall and spring semester across the curriculum. Mentor students in department. Serve on university, college, and department committees, participate in community engagement activities aligned to the department’s priorities and consistent with partnership of local school districts. |
| Department | Physics |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Master’s degree or higher in Physics or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment with a strong commitment to teaching and service. |
| Position Qualifications: | Master’s degree or higher in Physics or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment with a strong commitment to teaching and service. |
| Preferred Qualifications | • PhD in Physics, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution, • good communication skills, • strong commitment to teaching and student success • have familiarity with distance learning teaching, • knowledge of high impact practices and evidence-based teaching, • ability to teach lower-division introductory physics courses and labs |
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| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
| Work Hours | Varies |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Salary Range | Salary is commensurate with qualifications |
| Pay Basis | Annually |
| Preferred Response Date: | January 15, 2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu. |
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