9133BR
College of Science
COS School of Physics and Astronomy

Detailed Job Description
The Rochester Institute of Technology School of Physics and Astronomy invites applications fora faculty position at the rank of Lecturer. The position is a 9-month, non-tenure trackappointment that would begin January 6, 2025, and is generally renewable annually.

The primary responsibility of the position is teaching introductory physics in an activity-based,workshop format. The minimum qualifications are a PhD in physics or a closely relateddiscipline, evidence of effective and successful recent teaching, potential to succeed in anactive-learning workshop-style classroom, and strong communication skills. Although notrequired, experience and strong interest in teaching undergraduate astronomy courses orlaboratory-based physics courses are also desirable. Candidates must be legally eligible to workin the United States at the start and continuing through the duration of the appointment.Familiarity with current trends in undergraduate physics education is desirable. Opportunities forsummer teaching may be available.

RIT and the School of Physics and Astronomy celebrate and respect diversity in all forms,including race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members ofthe LGBTQ+ community. Women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, andmembers from other historically marginalized identities are particularly encouraged to apply. RITseeks candidates with demonstrated experience teaching and working with individuals fromdiverse backgrounds to contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values of StudentCenteredness; Professional Development and Scholarship; Integrity and Ethics; Respect,Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. Select toview links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in physics or closely related discipline
• Evidence of effective and successful recent teaching
• Potential to succeed in an active learning workshop-style classroom
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to culturaldiversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level
PhD

Faculty Type (Tenure Status)
Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer

Faculty Rank
Lecturer

Employment Category
Fulltime

Anticipated Start Date
01/06/2025

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume,Letters of Recommendation, List of References, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9133BR.Please submit your application: a curriculum vitae that clearly describes teaching experience and a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications. Within the cover letter, candidates should include a statement about their contributions to diversity, and a description of any previous activities mentoring members of historically excluded racial, gender, or other identities.
Additionally, upload the following attachments:

• Statement of teaching philosophy, (including evidence of teaching effectiveness, includingthe potential to be effective in an interactive learning classroom)
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three professional references.
  
  • Candidates should arrange to have their three references send letters of support directly to Chair, Faculty Search Committee, RIT School of Physics & Astronomy. These letters must be submitted to physsrch@rit.edu and must be in PDF format.
• Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. To receive full consideration, all application materials should be received by October 20, 2024.

Inquiries regarding the position may also be sent electronically to physsrch@rit.edu.

Additional Details
The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process,please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Salary Minimum
55000

Salary Maximum
61000