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>Sender: Physics Teaching News and Comments <PTNC@...>
>From: Daniel Sandford-Smith <daniel.sandfordsmith@...>
>Subject: [PTNC] Physics Teacher Fellows
>
>Dear All
>
>Apologies for cross posting - I hope that either you or someone you know
>might be interested in the following:
>
>Appointment of Teacher Fellows for the Stimulating Demand in Physics
>Project
>
>The Institute of Physics is seeking to appoint Teacher Fellows as part
>of the Stimulating Demand for Physics project, which aims to increase
>the numbers of students studying physics-based courses in higher
>education.
>
>We are looking to appoint Teacher Fellows who will:
>* assist with teaching on introductory courses in physics degrees;
>* enrich their physics teaching using insights gained from their
>secondments;
>* advise and assist the physics department on its recruitment of
>students and its widening participation strategy;
>* advise on adapting the existing university curriculum and
>teaching practices to improve retention rates; and
>* provide better informed advice to their students on university
>applications.
>
>The exact period of the secondment is negotiable; e.g. a full time
>secondment for a term or a part time secondment for a year. The school
>or college will be reimbursed the appropriate costs for the secondment.
>Secondments are planned to the physics departments at the University of
>Manchester, Queen Mary, University of London.
>
>We are looking for applications from energetic physics teachers in
>schools or colleges who would be able to contribute to the teaching in a
>university department as well as helping to develop links with schools.
>
>Further details of the fellowships and application forms are available
>from The Human Resources Department, Institute of Physics, 76 Portland
>Place, London W1B 1NT, telephone: 020 7470 4800 and e-mail:
>recruitment-london@...
>
>It may be possible to arrange a secondment to a different university
>physics department. If you would like to discuss this or other aspects
>of the scheme contact Professor Peter Main (peter.main@...)
>
>
>The closing date for applications is Monday 5 June.
>Interviews will be held in late June/early July.
>
>Full details of the Stimulating Demand for Physics Project can be found
>at: http://policy.iop.org/Policy/HEFCE%20proposal%20final.pdf Please
>note that this is the document that was submitted to HEFCE. There have
>been some changes to the Teacher Fellows Scheme in order to increase the
>numbers of teachers.
>
>Best wishes
>Daniel
>
>Daniel Sandford Smith
>Education Manager Schools and Colleges
>Institute of Physics
>76 Portland Place
>London W1B 1NT
>
>Tel: 020 7470 4820
>Fax: 020 7470 4848
>Email: daniel.sandfordsmith@...


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Dr. Keith S. Taber
University of Cambridge Faculty of Education