The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia is recruiting qualified applicants for a Lecturer position that includes participation in the department’s Education Research program. The main teaching duties in this position will include teaching in our first year courses and laboratory supervision in our senior laboratory courses. In addition, there are two major projects that the successful applicant will be taking part in. The first is to take part in a new distance learning initiative in the department. The second is to play a leadership role in the team of postdoctoral fellows and research associates who are funded by the Carl Wieman Science education Initiative to develop evidence-based teaching methods and materials for our course delivery.

The expected Initial 12-month term of employment is renewable based on performance and availability of funding. Applicants must articulate their interest in physics and/or astronomy education research in their application, and a Ph,D, in Physics or Astronomy is expected. Familiarity with Information Technology (web-based data systems) is essential, as is experience with contemporary pedagogical methods such as peer teaching. This position will be available as of May 1, 2012 and the salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applicants should complete the online application form making sure to select the Lecturer, Physics Education competition.

A CV including a publications list and a statement of teaching interest are required and can be uploaded directly, The names and contact information of three references should be submitted. More information about the UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy may be found at www.phas.ubc.ca. while The home page for UBC's Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative should also be consulted.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. This position is subject to availability of funding.

Applications will be reviewed starting March 15, 2012.