Asst. Professor - Physics jobs in Knoxville, TN

Demonstration Associate - Physics and Astronomy

Demonstration Associate - Physics and Astronomy

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The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking candidates for a full-time Demonstration Associate. This position is located on The Hill in the Nielsen Physics Building.

The position’s primary responsibility is to create and perform scientific demonstrations for undergraduate physics classes & labs, and aid faculty & graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) by setting up experiments for labs. The position will also assist in training GTAs in managing demonstrations and online coursework, oversee the general upkeep of the demonstration labs and equipment (including maintenance) along with assisting in recruiting for our undergraduate program by conducting on-site experiments for potential students.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of undergraduate physics courses and laboratory material as well as experience with the equipment used in physics experiments, including but not limited to oscilloscopes, power supplies, and sensors. The candidate must be able to work independently to assess laboratory equipment and communicate with a diverse body of faculty and students in person and via email to organize and schedule demonstrations.

Educational & experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics required with a Master’s degree in Physics preferred.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated experience using common laboratory equipment with prior laboratory instruction experience (as a GTA or instructor) preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

The Department of Physics & Astronomy has a strong presence on UT’s campus and in the research community. The department was recently awarded an $18M grant from the National Science Foundation Materials Research Science and Engineering Center for the study of Quantum Materials. We are a growing department with over 160 undergraduate physics majors, 140 graduate students, 30 post-doctoral researchers, and 47 faculty.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.