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Description Title: Instructor (Physics & Astronomy) Position Number: 0085329 Hiring Unit: Physics and Astronomy Department, College of Natural Science Location: University of Hawai'i at Manoa Date Posted: October 10, 2024 Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled - application review begins on January 1, 2025 Monthly Type: 9-month Tenure Track: Non-tenure track Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Job Description Appointment to begin approximately August 2025. The Physics and Astronomy (P&A) Department in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM) invites applications for a permanent, full-time (9-month) non-tenure-track Instructor to begin approximately August 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will apply modern instructional methods to large service physics courses, will restructure the undergraduate curriculum, and design the undergraduate labs to integrate AI/ML, data science and coding tools.

Information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found at http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/. The UHM campus is dedicated to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is responsive to Native Hawaiians and reflective of Indigenous Hawai'i where all can learn, grow, connect, and heal. UHM is also a designated Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Center

Duties and Responsibilities Teach General Education and/or laboratory physics courses offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Participate in department, academic, university, and community service. Mentor undergraduate students and supervising capstone projects.

Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught. Perform other instructional tasks or duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Physics or equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing with the major work in the field in which the instructional assignment is made or duties performed Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Successful teaching in the university level. Desirable Qualifications Ph.D. in physics or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing

Previous experience overseeing a physics lab. Evidence in teaching in multiple modalities (online, face to face, hybrid, etc.) Experience in teaching diverse populations with interest in developing pedagogical skills to do so. To Apply: Applicant must submit the following: (1) a cover letter specifying the position; (2) a curriculum vitae detailing teaching accomplishments; (3) teaching evaluations from previous courses taught; (4) a statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (no more than 3 pages); (5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than 2 pages); (6) official academic transcripts (copies are acceptable; however, official transcripts with degree conferred will be required prior to employment); (7) applicant should arrange for 3 professional reference letters to be uploaded at AcademicJobsOnline

Only electronic applications are accepted via AcademicJobsOnline: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28851 All complete applications received prior to January 1, 2025, will receive full consideration; we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Inquiries: Jason Kumar (jkumar@hawaii.edu) EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status

For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus- security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case- by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/