TT/FT, University of Guam

Location: College of Natural and Applied Sciences/Division of Natural Sciences.
The Division of Natural Sciences is looking for an individual strongly interested in undergraduate teaching with flexibility to teach both introductory courses and upper-division courses in physics. This position requires experience with student-centered syllabi and learning outcomes; experience with and/or interest in field research in the tropics; and flexibility in coping with island challenges.

Character of Duties: This is primarily a teaching position but the successful applicant will also be expected to conduct research of regional relevance. Teaching duties are primarily to meet the physics requirements of UOG Biology, Chemistry, and Civil Engineering majors. Applicants are encouraged to review the catalog (available online) to see what courses are currently offered. The faculty member will be expected to teach students of varying backgrounds, conduct research, and help seek outside funding for building research capacity.

Qualifications: Minimum: Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related appropriate field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent; demonstrated excellence in teaching; record of research publication in refereed journals.

Preferred: Demonstrated teaching in both biological and physical sciences.

Appointment/Relocation: The position is a nine (9) month faculty position. The individual will be on a three-year tenure or non-tenure track (1, 2, 3 year) contractual appointment. The University provides relocation assistance to new employees if hired off-island on a three-year initial contract. Provided are travel expenses for the applicant and the applicant's spouse (as defined by Guam Law) and children under the age of 18 by the least expensive and most direct air route from the point of hire and for moving household goods to Guam by the least expensive carrier up to 3,500 pounds for a family and 1,750 pounds for an applicant without dependents. Insurance of household goods, if desired, is at the employee's expense.

Application Process: Persons interested in applying should submit a current curriculum vitae or résumé, a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted (with their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses); three (3) current letters of recommendation sent directly by the signatories - those persons knowledgeable about the applicant's academic and professional performance; all graduate transcripts (initially unofficial transcripts are acceptable); copies of all undergraduate transcripts and the completed Government of Guam application form. The selected candidate must provide official graduate transcripts sent directly from the awarding institution(s) prior to hire date to the address below. Application documents may be sent electronically to Chair, Physics Search Committee, Dr. G. Curt Fiedler, at gcfiedler@uguam.uog.edu with copies to University of Guam Human Resources Office at uoghr@uguam.uog.edu. Hardcopy documents should be mailed to the Human Resources Office, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923.

Application forms can be downloaded (in pdf format) from the following web site: http://www.uog.edu/hro (under Forms). For questions, contact Therese Roberto, Human Resources Office, e-mail: uoghr@uguam.uog.edu or fax: (671) 734-6005.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.