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Utah Valley University Department of Physics

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Posted:
October 8, 2020
Location:
Orem, Utah
Salary:
DOQ
Level:
Experienced
Sector:
Academic
Work Function:
Faculty 4-Year College/University
Discipline:
Physics: Physics
Required Education:
Doctorate

The Utah Valley University (UVU) Physics Department (www.uvu.edu/physics) invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics beginning July 1, 2021. UVU is a large public undergraduate university with strong emphasis on teaching. The Department offers a bachelor’s degree in physics. Applicants must show evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching physics at the undergraduate level. Candidates with teaching and research experience in any field of physics will be considered, but preferential consideration will be given to those who can involve undergraduate students in their research, collaborate with current faculty in projects of mutual interest, develop undergraduate lab curriculum, or develop and teach online or hybrid courses. The teaching load at UVU is 12 credit hours per semester. UVU has an Office of Teaching and Learning, which provides numerous opportunities to support faculty in their efforts towards teaching excellence. The Physics Department currently has 14 full time faculty members with research interests in aeronomy, astronomy, acoustics, biophysics, medical physics, nanotechnology, optics, particle physics, physics education, plasma physics, and solid-state physics.

UVU, located in Orem, Utah, is a comprehensive state institution of higher education with over 35,000 students. Orem is on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains, with superb opportunities for numerous outdoor activities including snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, etc. The Wasatch Front metropolitan area offers numerous cultural opportunities such as the Sundance film festival and world-class music and dance companies. The UVU campus is served by an excellent public transit system, including bus and rail lines that run along the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. UVU offers very good insurance and retirement benefits to faculty members.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The new faculty member must possess:
• Good understanding of the fundamentals of physics, mathematics, and computational methods at a level sufficient to teach introductory courses and one or two upper division courses such as mechanics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, optics, quantum physics, and relativity.
• Knowledge specific to a particular research discipline in physics sufficient to mentor undergraduate research to create new opportunities for students in that field of research.
• Ability to use educational “best practices” in teaching physics and other pedagogical methods, and the ability to explain complex physical principles at a variety of levels, depending on the audience.
• Social skills to communicate with and treat all students and university personnel with respect and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:
• Must show evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching a variety of physics classes at the undergraduate level.
• Proven success in a field of physics research with collaborative potential with current UVU physics faculty.
• Additional preference will be given to those with experience developing and implementing online or hybrid courses and undergraduate laboratories.
Physical Requirements

General classroom and office environment including sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, and fine hand manipulation.
EEO Statement

Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits Summary

UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.
FLSA Exempt

Internal Number: FAC11220
About Utah Valley University Department of Physics
Utah Valley University (UVU), located in Orem, Utah, is a comprehensive state institution of higher education with over 35,000 students. Orem is on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains, with superb opportunities for numerous outdoor activities including snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, etc. The Wasatch Front metropolitan area offers numerous cultural opportunities such as the Sundance film festival and world-class music and dance companies. The UVU campus is served by an excellent public transit system, including bus and rail lines that run along the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. UVU offers very good insurance and retirement benefits to faculty members. UVU has a strong emphasis on teaching. The Physics Department currently has 14 full time faculty with research interests in aeronomy, astronomy, acoustics, biophysics, medical physics, nanotechnology, optics, particle physics, physics education, plasma physics, and solid-state physics. The Department offers a bachelor’s degree in physics. Utah Valley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to pe...rform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. UVU is an open enrollment institution that values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
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