The University of British Columbia, Vancouver invites applications for a full-time 12-month lecturer position in the Department of Physics & Astronomy (http://www.phas.ubc.ca/) and in Vantage College, the University’s new international program (http://vantagecollege.ubc.ca) effective July 1, 2015. These positions offer opportunities to pursue a career in teaching at the university level, while engaging in innovative curriculum design and pedagogy in a collaborative teaching and learning community.

While the Instructor’s academic appointment will be in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, s/he is expected to dedicate 2/3 of teaching and service workload towards the UBC Vantage College program. UBC Vantage College offers first-year curriculum to academically strong international students whose English language proficiency does not yet meet the English language requirements for direct admission into UBC. In the Vantage One program, cohorts of students enter program streams for Science, Arts or, beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year, Engineering or Management before transferring into second year in their degree program. Instructors in Vantage College work with peers from departments across faculties to develop, implement, and share innovative teaching practices and curricula. In addition, the appointee will teach courses in the Department of Physics & Astronomy.

The minimum qualification is a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field. Individuals with strong commitments and demonstrated potential to achieving excellence in teaching and academic supervision of undergraduate students, as well as to making substantial contributions to curriculum development and course design are encouraged to apply.  The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching and service. 

These are full-time, one-year appointments without review (non-tenure track), with the possibility of renewal on a yearly basis subject to availability of funds, excellence in performance and in accordance with University policies. Successful candidates are expected to carry a teaching load of 18-24 credits plus service, and to work closely with other members of the instructional team at UBC Vantage College and Physics & Astronomy. Specifically, selected candidates will be expected to contribute to curriculum and materials development, collaborate with instructors in both units, and contribute to each unit through service on committees. 

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community.  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. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

Candidates are urged to submit online applications, which should include a curricula vita, names and contacts of three referees, a statement of teaching philosophy, and experience with emerging technologies in teaching and learning. Candidates are particularly encouraged to highlight previous experience in fostering the education of students from diverse backgrounds. Three letters of reference from referees familiar with the candidate’s teaching should be arranged to be directly submitted electronically to jobs@phas.ubc.ca by the deadline. Please ensure that the competition # is quoted in the subject line: FAC-2015-02. Enquiries should also be sent to the same e-mail address.

The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected starting date is July 1, 2015.

The application deadline is April 30, 2015