Renewable 3-year instructorship, Penn State Beaver

Penn State Beaver invites applications for a faculty position in Physics (Instructor, three year multi-year appointment with option for renewal, 36 weeks) to begin August 2014, or as negotiated.

Responsibilities: Teach courses in introductory physics. Course delivery may include using traditional, hybrid and online delivery methods. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Participate in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities. Engage in activities to stay current in the discipline.

Qualifications: M.S. or M.A. in Physics. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is desired. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Campus Information: Penn State University is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.

Penn State Beaver is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 750 students; about 12% are adult learners. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as five baccalaureate degrees in Administration of Justice, Business, Communications, Information Sciences and Technology, and Psychology and three associate degrees. Students and faculty at Penn State Beaver have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting.

Penn State Beaver is a 100 acre, suburban campus located 30 miles north of Pittsburgh and 20 miles north of the Pittsburgh International Airport with easy access to the excitement of the city and relaxation of the country. It is a mixed residential and commuter campus comprised of student-centered faculty and staff dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning.

For more information about the campus, visit http://www.psu.edu/ur/cmpcoll.html.

Application: To apply, submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Applications should be submitted as PDF file to ccsearch@psu.edu; a Microsoft WORD file is acceptable. [The following information should not be included in your application: social security number, U.S. Permanent Residence Card (green card) number, transcripts, or any other information that includes personal ID numbers.] Finalists will be asked to provide a list of references.

Inquiries: Dr. Donna J. Kuga, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Beaver. E-mail: djk3 @psu.edu. Telephone: (724)773-3571.

Closing Date: Application review begins November 23, 2013 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.