Longwood University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Physics to start August, 2014. Ph.D. in a related discipline is required. Longwood University is a public institution with a state-of-the-art science facility, an active, thriving physics major and a 3/2 engineering program. We seek outstanding educators dedicated to teaching undergraduates at both the introductory and upper undergraduate levels, and with a research agenda that encourages undergraduate engagement. The ability to teach introductory Astronomy classes is preferred, but not required. For additional information on our program, please visit our website at: http://www.longwood.edu/chemphys/.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. Review of applications will begin on October 14, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please submit the following documents as a single PDF file not to exceed 2 MB in size: a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, summary of research plans involving undergraduate students, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to sciencedept@longwood.edu. Please specify position number F0113 in the subject line of all email submissions. Applications not meeting these guidelines will not be reviewed.