Description
Position Description: The Department of Physics and Astronomy, within the Faculty of Science, invites applications for Fall 2025 Term Sessional Instructor(s).
The successful candidates will have responsibilities for lecture instruction and any other associated duties for these courses offered during the Fall 2025 session.
PHYS 211 - Mechanics (In-person)
Introductory Newtonian particle mechanics and rigid bodies in rotational equilibrium: Kinematics, Newton's laws, conservation of momentum and mechanical energy.
PHYS 365 - Acoustics, Optics and Modern Physics (for students in Engineering; In-person)
Wave motion as applied to acoustics and physical optics. Wave-particle duality applied to light and matter, electron energy levels of atoms and crystals.
PHYS 698 ¿ Special Topics (In-person)
The topic for this module is: ionospheric physics.
Teaching Schedule: To be confirmed. Please monitor https://science.ucalgary.ca/physics-astronomy/courses-and-outlines for updates to course times.
Fall 2025 Term Dates:
- Fall Term: Monday, August 25, 2025 ¿ Wednesday, December 24, 2025
- Contract Start Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
- Start of Classes: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
- End of Classes: Friday, December 5, 2025
Qualifications:
The successful candidate(s) should hold a MSc or PhD in Physics or a closely related field and have a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness and engagement with students.
Please apply online via the ¿Apply Now¿ link. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:
- Cover letter.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Statement of teaching philosophy, including fostering an inclusive learning environment
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Three letters of reference (can be submitted with the pdf application or sent under separate cover, by the application deadline to sci.admins@ucalgary.ca)
NOTE:
- Applicants who have taught as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Science within the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter and current CV.
- Multiple individuals may be hired to instruct different courses and, therefore, applicants are encouraged to indicate the course(s) they are interested in and qualified to teach.
Application Deadline: July 9, 2025
Please visit https://science.ucalgary.ca/physics-astronomy for further information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at www.tucfa.com for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.
As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Physics and Astronomy will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
Thank you for submitting your online application. Only those candidates chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.
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As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments(equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
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