Teaching Assistant Professor

The K-State Physics Department seeks to hire a teaching assistant professor (TAP) of physics with a professional background in physics education research.

  • 519298
  • Manhattan
  • Physics
  • Academic / Faculty - 9 month
  • Opening on: Mar 14 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The K-State Physics Department seeks to hire a teaching assistant professor (TAP) of physics with a professional background in physics education research. This is a full-time, in-person, nine-month regular appointment as a non-tenure-track faculty member. Assuming good performance, they will be eligible for promotion to a tenure-track faculty position after a period of time nominally equal to three years, subject to agreement of the College of Arts and Sciences and adherence to applicable K-State Human Resources regulations. The TAP will have a teaching load corresponding to lead instructor for one large introductory class during one semester and a negotiable number of smaller classes in the other semester. Optional summer teaching is possible. The TAP will be allocated a fraction of their time for research and given departmental resources to support this research.

About Us

The Department of Physics, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, has 25 full-time faculty members engaged in internationally competitive research in atomic molecular, and optical physics; high energy physics and cosmology; soft matter, condensed matter, and biological physics; and physics education research. The successful candidate will become a member of the KSU Physics Education Research group which was founded in 1972 and has an international reputation for excellence in PER. The department is committed to teaching physics to students at all levels: non-majors, pre-professionals, physics majors, and physics graduate students. Additional details about the department are available at: http://www.phys.ksu.edu.

Worksite Option

 This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location. 

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD or equivalent in physics or a related field,
  • Experience teaching physics at the college level,
  • Evidence of scholarly work in physics education research or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD specialization in physics education research or post-doctoral experience in physics education research,
  • Prefer at least two years of relevant teaching experience,
  • Experience teaching an introductory physics class as an instructor of record at the college level.

Sponsorship eligibility:

This position is eligible for sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Current Curriculum Vitae (including courses taught)
  • Teaching philosophy (1-2 pages)
  • Research Agenda (2-4 pages)
  • Names and contact information for three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins

March 24, 2025 and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$52,000-$62,000

 

 

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Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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