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Lecturer in Physics or Astrophysics
3 months ago
Salary:
Research Assistant:
£30,619 to £31,502 per annum
Research Associate:
£33,348 to £35,308 per annum
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.
We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 02 August 2023
The Role
To provide high quality teaching to undergraduate students within the school, and students from outside the School taking service courses.
We are looking for an enthusiastic academic with expertise in any area of Physics or Astrophysics.
All staff are encouraged to use tested innovative teaching practices so there will be opportunities for peer observation in order to develop your own practice.
We have undergraduate progammes in Physics, Theoretical Physics and Physics with Astrophysics.Application is via a CV and a document (max.
2 pages) outlining the following:
1) what constitutes excellent teaching to you
2) your past contributions to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and what your contributions to EDI at Newcastle will be
A COVERING LETTER IS NOT REQUIRED.
The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality, and the University holds the HR Excellence in Research award for our work to support the career development of our researchers.
Key Accountabilities
To take full responsibility as module leader for teaching specific courses as directed by the Head of School. This will include preparation of all materials, delivery of lectures and tutorials, and all assessment. The modules to be taught will be discussed with the Director of Pure Mathematics.
To contribute to the teaching and assessment of other modules. This might include delivery of tutorials, supervision of group projects, and marking of assignments and examinations.
To contribute to the school's recruitment and outreach activities as directed by the Director of Excellence in Learning and Teaching.
As a full member of the school, to participate in relevant School Committees such as Board of Examiners. The Person (Essential)Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Have or be close to completion of a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, or a related discipline.
Ability to teach and assess a range of physics courses autonomously.
Broad knowledge of physics as taught in Stage 1 of the Newcastle programmes in Physics.
Specialist knowledge of high-level material as taught at Stages 2-4 of the Newcastle BSc & MPhys degrees.
Willingness to assist with the administration of the school.
Evidence of analytical and problem-solving capability, with the relevant personal skills, initiative, and drive.
Effective time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrable ability to effectively teach, support and supervise undergraduate and students.
Familiarity with teaching support tools, including virtual learning environments.
Ability to teach and assess a range of physics courses autonomously.
Broad knowledge of physics as taught in Stage 1 of the Newcastle programmes in Physics.
Specialist knowledge of high-level material as taught at Stages 2-4 of the Newcastle BSc & MPhys degrees.
Willingness to assist with the administration of the school.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent teamwork skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Experience of teaching undergraduate students.
Proficiency with teaching support tools, including virtual learning environments.
Desirable
Experience of university-level teaching
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and to encourage the commitment of others.
An interest in course development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Evidence of good networking skills.
Evidence of leadership of teaching teams.
Experience of university-level teaching.
Qualifications:
Desirable
PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or a related discipline.
Relevant teaching qualification.
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.
We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting