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Position Number: | 128780 and 129470 |
Position Title (Classification Title): | Instructor 70 |
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 fulltime ninemonth Instructor positions (Position #129470 and 128780 starting August 2025. Applicants must have a Masters 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 departments priorities and consistent with partnership of local school districts. |
Department | Physics |
FLSA: | Exempt |
Minimum Qualifications: | Masters 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: | Masters 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 evidencebased teaching ability to teach lowerdivision introductory physics courses and labs |
Physical Demands: | - Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat cold noise dust dirt chemicals etc. but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts bruises etc.
- Impact of Deadlines:Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume seasonal and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
- Standing: Daily
- Walking:Daily
- Sitting:Occasionally
- Reaching with hands and arms:Occasionally
- Climbing or balancing:Occasionally
- Stooping:Occasionally
- Use of hands to handle objects:Frequently
- Lifting up to 10lbs:Occasionally
- Lifting up to 25lbs:Occasionally
- Lifting over 25lbs:Never
- Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally:Daily
- Hearing as perceive sound by ear:Daily
- Vision as distinguish colors & depth:Daily
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Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: | - This position requires a criminal background screen.
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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: . 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 ator email
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