Teacher-in-residence

The Physics and Astronomy Department at Appalachian State University is looking for a Teacher-in-Residence ( TIR).

Successful applicants for the TIR position will be experienced teachers of public high school physics. Candidates must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentoring, and collaborating with regional schools. Candidates are especially encouraged to apply if they: (a) can show evidence of teaching excellence in the US at the high school level; (b) possess a strong background in physics education and pedagogy; are committed to increasing the number of physics teachers; (d) a history of engagement with outreach and student clubs or activities (e) are National Board Certified teachers.

The TIR will work with the department to increase the number of physics secondary education majors and improve the retention of those majors through advising and engaging mentoring experiences. This could include: i) fostering and developing relationships with the local school systems to support student teacher experiences and community colleges for recruitment, ii) engaging in local and campus outreach events, iii) supporting the observations and mentoring of students in their internships and student teaching, iv) supporting our departmental Learning Assistance Program, v) conducting the training of students and faculty members teaching introductory physics labs and lectures, and vi) conducting faculty and teacher training and workshops. The position requires at least 9 contact hours teaching load per semester, covering courses such as physics and/or teacher education courses, some of which may be team taught. Participation in university committees, campus life, and community service is also expected.

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.