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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SF1944P
Position Title
Physics Specialist
Position Type
Professional/Salaried
Department
AMSTI - Troy
Division
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Campus
Troy
Work Status
Full-Time (FT)
Temporary
No
Location
Troy - T01
Job Summary
The Physics Specialist position is responsible for recruiting high school science teachers to participate in AMSTI/ASIM; implementing a flexible communication system for scheduling labs; preparing activities/labs and supplies for the lab; submission of a weekly itinerary to ASIM Project Director; delivering activities/labs and supplies to participating AMSTI/ASIM teachers as scheduled; providing on-site support and mentoring for new or beginning teachers whenever possible; assisting with laboratory activities, delivering on-site professional development, and providing other training as needed; providing coaching to teachers to help increase their skills and move them to higher performance levels on the Alabama Continuum for Teacher Development based on the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards; coordinating work with the AMSTI site; picking up activities/labs and supplies from participating AMSTI/ASIM teachers in a timely manner; ordering, organizing, and maintaining activities/labs and supplies so they are readily available for classroom use; planning and implementing workshops to train high school science teachers to use AMSTI/ASIM activities/labs; teaching teachers the content background, how to use the activities/labs, and how to effectively lead students through the lab; planning and implementing workshops to train high school science teachers in other areas of science education such as laboratory safety, Science Course of Study, and other topics as needed; working with AMSTI/ASIM teachers and other specialists in developing new lab activities for high school students; attending statewide specialist meetings; participing in the continual improvement and implementation of AMSTI/ASIM; establishing and maintaining open communication with the SDE, project director and teachers; facilitating in a timely preparation and submission of the quarterly financial reports that include proper categorization of expenditures; organizing, properly updating, and promptly submitting Program Report information (visits, class roster, workshop attendance, AMSTI/ASIM inventory, and workshop agendas); communicating regularly regarding use of the AMSTI/ASIM activities/labs and training for AMSTI directors, project directors, system superintendents, principals, and teachers; facilitating the cleaning and maintenance of the AMSTI/ASIM vehicle; collaborating with AMSTI site director and specialist; and assisting AMSTI program with the development and piloting of the new activities/labs as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Master's degree in a related field
2. Valid Alabama Certificate in Secondary Science Education
3. Minimum of five years of high school-level teaching experience in a related field
4. Valid state driver's license
5. Ability to learn background content, how to utilize the activities/labs, and how to communicate the information to teachers and students
Preferred Qualifications
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?
Driving is a primary responsibility
Work Hours
Standard office hours
40 hours per week, with occasional additional work hours as needed
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibility?
No
Posting Date
06/03/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased.
Quick Link
https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/37488