Job Title: Assistant Professor of Physics (Fall 2022)
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 236188
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Department Information

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is focused on student success through implementation of high impact practices. For example, we have a Learning Assistant (LA) program and a physics teacher education pathway to help students seeking careers in secondary education. We also promote original research experiences, global engagement, and computation throughout the curriculum to help prepare students for a variety of impactful careers. Our department is committed to public engagement with several outreach programs, such as free public programming at our observatory, free planetarium shows, and participation in the annual Dahlonega Science Festival. In addition, our faculty coordinate several outreach programs targeting diverse and underserved minorities in the local region.

We are a supportive, cooperative, and collaborative department with 16 faculty located on UNG's Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee campuses. The Dahlonega physics program offers a B.S. degree in physics, a concentration in astrophysics, a physics teacher education pathway, and a 3+2 physics/engineering dual-degree program with partnering institutions. These programs currently produce 15 – 20 B.S. graduates per academic year. Department facilities include extensive equipment for introductory and upper-level labs, a digital planetarium, and an astronomical observatory with 24-in and 28-in telescopes located 4 miles from campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia (UNG) Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in physics to begin in August 2022. This position will be located on the UNG Dahlonega campus and is open to all sub-fields of physics, astronomy, and engineering. Of particular interest are candidates that can contribute toward one or more Departmental initiatives supporting students pursuing diverse and meaningful career paths, producing more high school physics teachers, and educating highly qualified professional scientists.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 12 credit hours per semester (4 courses) at all levels in the curriculum.
• Maintain an active research program with undergraduate collaborators.
• Service to the Department, College, and University.
• Academic advisement for 10 - 20 undergraduate students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of or openness to evidence-based teaching methods is preferred.
• Ability to teach physics courses and labs across the undergraduate curriculum
• Ability to teach astronomy or astrophysics courses is desirable.
• Incorporating computation in the classroom is desirable.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, or a related field
• Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to quality teaching and student success at the undergraduate level, and be able to teach courses at all levels in the curriculum.
• Candidates must also demonstrate an ability to implement an active research program, and show a strong interest and capacity for involving undergraduates as collaborators.
• Outreach programs that promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in physics are highly valued and strongly encouraged.
• Successful candidates with plans to encourage participation among members of under-represented groups through teaching, research, and public engagement will be especially considered.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcripts

Cover Letter (max. 2 pages)Personal Statement (max. 6 pages) outlining one’s teaching philosophy, commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, research plans involving undergraduates, suitability for supporting students pursuing a variety of career paths, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
Yes, this position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
• Please submit contact information for three professional references.