The Department of Physics in the College of Science invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2020-2021 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Department Head.
Instructors may be needed to teach courses in the following areas: General Physics, General Physics with Calculus, and Astronomy.
The primary mission of the Department of Physics is to provide undergraduate and graduate education, and to conduct basic and applied research. The department offers Bachelors, Doctoral and Master degrees in Physics. A Physics Education degree is offered through the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program. There are research programs in optics, condensed matter, subatomic physics, astrophysics and computational physics, as well as a growing program in Physics Education. The department has 16 faculty members, approximately 150 majors, and 40 graduate students.
The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research, in disciplines ranging from the physical, mathematical, statistical sciences to the life sciences that are based in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow.
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