Faculty, Physics

Faculty, Physics

Location: United States — Remote/Virtual
Work Arrangement: Remote — 100% remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $64,000 target salary

Our Opportunity:

The Full-Time Faculty role will provide support to Purdue University Global’s School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies.  Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online.

Job Summary:

Full-time faculty may have responsibilities in four areas: teaching, service, scholarship, and professional development.  The amount of time spent in each area is determined on an annual basis, after discussion between the faculty member and their Program Head, and may vary from year to year. The workload is based on the needs of the Department and School, consistent with the university’s mission as a teaching institution. While the majority of faculty typically spend the greatest percentage of their time teaching, there is the opportunity in a given year for the percentage of time in any category to change.

Teaching responsibilities may include both undergraduate and graduate courses. The number of courses assigned will consider credentials, program needs, course types, the number of different preparations, and the number of students served.

Service will typically include participating in and/or taking leadership roles in Purdue Global department or institution-wide governance committees. Service examples also include course lead, training and mentoring other faculty, facilitating student-focused organizations or activities, the evaluation of student portfolios, curriculum work, vacation relief for colleagues, and leadership in professional organizations. In limited cases, specific service activities may be assigned additional compensation.

Scholarship activities vary with the interests of the individual faculty member and may not be required. Scholarship activities should be developed in consultation with the Dean, Associate Dean or Program Head. Examples of PG scholarship activities include developing and implementing solutions or new approaches to academic and professional challenges, as well as publishing articles related to research within the discipline or profession and/or presenting at academic or professional meetings.

Some professional development (8 hours) is required for all faculty over the course of a year. Faculty development beyond these minimum expectations may be considered part of an annual workload, if determined appropriate by the Academic Program Head or requested by the faculty member and approved by the Program Head.

A balance of these four responsibilities is intended to sustain the academic goals of the university to serve adult learners, and advance the professional goals of the faculty, while creating a supportive learning environment that provides students with a clear path to graduation.

Teaching is typically the primary assignment for a Purdue Global faculty member, with service, scholarship and additional professional development activities comprising the balance of the annual workload. If no assignments are made in service and scholarship, a faculty member whose only assignment is teaching would not exceed 16-18 courses taught in a year.

What to expect in this role:

• Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.
• Reports concerns regarding student academic progress to Success Coaches or Academic Advisors, as appropriate. Refers students with questions regarding financial aid, academics, attendance, and personal issues or concerns to the appropriate departments.
• Actively assists the University in retention and/or outreach efforts, which may include directly contacting students who are not engaged in the course or absent per department or campus guidelines.
• Maintains open and timely communication with students and the university via Purdue Global email. Reports student behavioral and Code of Student Conduct issues.
• Participates in institutional assessment and assists Chairs and Deans to develop and implement new programs as assigned.
• Regularly attends and participates in faculty meetings and continuous improvement sessions. Serves on university committees as assigned.
• Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program. Incorporates creative instructional strategies and/or learning activities.
• Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades.
• Follows university style and branding guidelines for materials that are created for students. Providing students with materials that always meet accessibility standards.

Experience:

• Minimum requirements: Master's degree in Physics; PhD preferred.
• Minimum 2– 4 years related subject-matter work experience; online teaching experience preferred.

What we're looking for:

• Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications and Zoom meeting technology. Experience with Brightspace education software is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills, and with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
• Capable of building strong working relationships across teams, departments and Schools.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Additional Information:  

• The target salary for this position is $64,000
• Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish to review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards.