Assistant Professor in Condensed Matter Physics (Research & Education) (PHYS_02)

at  Durham University

Assistant Professor in Condensed Matter Physics (Research & Education) (PHYS_02) (Job Number: 24001569)
Department of Physics
Grade 8: - £45,585 - £54,395 per annum
Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time
Contracted Hours per Week: 35
Closing Date: 11-Sep-2024, 5:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.

EDUCATION

Candidates must demonstrate the development and delivery of high-quality teaching that contributes to providing a supportive and enabling learning environment and curricula which encourage students to achieve their potential.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION CRITERIA

• . Qualification - candidates must be or have the ability to attain the rank of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/individuals/fellowship/fellow) or recognised equivalent, which is the national body that champions teaching excellence.
• Quality – evidence of the development and delivery of high-quality, effective and engaging teaching. (Candidates may choose to provide student evaluation scores and/or peer reviews of teaching).
• Innovation –of any contributions to innovation in the design or delivery of high-quality teaching or assessment of learning including lectures, small group learning and/or using technology or other techniques to enhance learning and/or assessment.

• To pursue research that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour commensurate with the Department’s continuing emphasis on international excellence.
• To develop clear plans for the pursuit of suitable national and international funding opportunities to support research, collaborations and dissemination, and where relevant, wider impact.
• To contribute to attracting and supervising postgraduate research students and to enhance the Department’s commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture.
• To play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contributing to the ongoing delivery of the teaching programmes and to curriculum development.
• Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in Condensed Matter Physics, the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity.
• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department
• To deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, as well as proactively engaging in related activities such as academic assessment and advisory support.
• To play a role in wider citizenship, i.e. the administrative duties, roles and committees required for the delivery of the Departmental activities across research and teaching.
• To enhance the Department’s commitment to its vibrant and international postgraduate culture.
• To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department.
• To carry out other duties as specified by the Head of Department.