FT at John Brown U

John Brown University, private, evangelical, and Christian, seeks a full-time faculty member in Physics to begin August 1, 2014. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching undergraduate courses in Fundamentals of Physics (Algebra/Trig-based), General Physics (Calculus-based), and general science and/or mathematics courses for non-majors, as well as advising, scholarship, and service on university committees.  Specific teaching assignments will depend on the interests and expertise of the applicant, as well as the needs of the Division of Natural and Health Sciences.  There may be opportunities to involve undergraduate students in research projects.

The Department of Physics offers service courses for students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Engineering, and Construction Management.  It also contributes to the core curriculum, emphasizing fundamental principles that provide a strong basis for understanding the physical world.   The Physics Department is housed within the Division of Natural and Health Sciences in the William H. Bell Science Hall, which opened in 2003.  The NHS Division works in conjunction with the Education Department to offer a Bachelor of Science in Education with secondary certification in Mathematics.

                                                          

Doctorate in Physics preferred, masters required.  Effective teaching in higher or secondary education, evidence of scholarly potential, and a commitment to Christian higher education are essential.  The candidate should be able to clearly articulate the integration of the Christian faith with science and mathematics.

Position begins August 1, 2014. Screening process begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Submit electronically a letter of interest and vita to academicaffairs@jbu.edu Attn: Dr. Ed Ericson III, Vice President, Academic Affairs, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR 72761. Phone: 479.524.7129.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

FT Math/Physics, Indiana Wesleyan University

Founded in 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is an evangelical Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. IWU is the largest school in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) with over 3,200 traditional students on the main Marion, Indiana campus and another 12,200 adult learners at regional sites throughout Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, and online.
Within the state of Indiana, IWU has become the fastest-growing university and the largest private university in total enrollment. IWU is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best in the Midwest master’s universities, is listed among “America’s 100 Best College Buys,” and is recognized as a certified “Best Christian Workplace”.

Description of Position:
Indiana Wesleyan is seeking an individual for a shared appointment in Mathematics and Physics. Rank will be based on the successful applicant’s qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates who have interest and ability in collaborative efforts and who are able to teach a flexible schedule with changing emphasis in either field. We seek a candidate who is also committed to building and sustaining an active program of undergraduate research involving students from both departments. IWU faculty should model Christian servant leadership, and service expectations will be divided between the two departments. As constituents of our vibrant School of the Physical and Applied Sciences of 36 full-time faculty, the Departments of Mathematics and Physics have together six full-time faculty members and share strong commitments to high quality, academically rigorous teaching and undergraduate research.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Mathematics, Physics or a closely related field and an active, growing and evangelical Christian faith. A commitment to teaching excellence within a Christ-centered academic community is essential.
Application Process:
Visit our website, http://www.indwes.edu/hr to access the online application. Please note that the application page will expire 60 minutes after it is opened. We encourage you to review the application, gather the appropriate information and formulate responses to questions before reopening the application to submit your information. Please have the following documents accessible to attach and/or reference:
1. Curricular vitae
2. A list of names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional and three personal references
3. Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (may be unofficial)
Pending budget approval, the position will be open for fall of 2014. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The final candidate(s) selected must have the ability to pass a comprehensive background screen.

TT at Pepperdine

http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/dean/facultyemployment/

http://apply.interfolio.com/22312

The Natural Science Division invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics to begin August 1, 2014. Applicants who have completed a Ph.D. in experimental physics by July, 2014, are desired; however, exceptional applicants with expertise in other areas of physics, biophysics, or bioengineering will be considered. Candidates will have a preference and demonstrated ability for teaching physics to undergraduates majoring in physics as well as to science and non-science majors. Candidates must be must demonstrate an active commitment to the university's Christian mission. The Natural Science Division is especially interested in applicants capable of contributing through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding community. The deadline for completed applications is December 1, 2013.
Contact:
Dr. Ken Henisey (ken.henisey@pepperdine.edu)
Chairperson, Physics Search Committee
Natural Science Division
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90263-4321

TT, Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy MA

Eastern Nazarene College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Physics and Engineering beginning in academic year 2014-2015. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate teaching excellence and a desire and vision for serving in a dynamic physics/engineering program within the context of an urban Christian liberal arts institution.

The Physics and Engineering Department at Eastern Nazarene College demands rigorous academic work, a serious attitude about academics and individual goals, and a commitment to excellence. The department offers bachelor’s degrees in physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, general engineering and engineering studies and has a long tradition of excellence in education. Students leave our programs well prepared for the workplace and graduate studies. Over the years, the high caliber of the education from the Physics and Engineering Department has earned the respect of employers and graduate schools alike. Our faculty is highly rated on their commitment to teaching excellence and their dedication to mentoring students in groundbreaking research. Students are also given an opportunity to do research towards developing innovative solutions to social justice problems.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach undergraduate students various Physics/Engineering courses such as General Physics, Modern Physics, Dynamics, and Quantum Theory. Specific course assignments will depend on the candidate's qualifications
2. Serve as a student academic advisor and serve on campus shared-governance committees
3. Introduce students to research opportunities in Physics/Engineering field

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. A Ph.D. in Physics is preferred
2. Demonstrated expertise in experimental or applied physics
3. Research and emphasis in an area that is accessible to undergraduate students
4. Demonstrated campus and community involvement preferred
5. Demonstrated ability to integrate faith and learning in the classroom

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Until Filled
START DATE:
August 2014
Applicants may make application by submitting their Curriculum Vitae along with a cover letter, proposed research, philosophy of education within a Christian context, and a personal statement of faith.

Address:
Fran Wright
Human Resources
Eastern Nazarene College, 23 E. Elm Avenue, Quincy, MA 02170

Email:
hr-dir@enc.edu

Fax:
617-745-3899

Eastern Nazarene College, a four-year, liberal arts, residential college of the Church of the Nazarene, located on Boston's South Shore, seeks qualified persons to join a multi-cultural community to fill faculty and staff positions. ENC encourages women and minorities to apply. Applicants should be committed Christians and active in a local church. Preference in hiring is given to those with Wesleyan convictions and background, though qualified applicants from other Christian traditions will be considered as well.

TT at Shorter U, Rome, GA

Fall, 2013 - The School of Sciences and Mathematics invites applications
for the position of Assistant Professor of Physics, with an interest in teaching, as well as advising undergraduates. Candidate with a Ph.D. in Biophysics preferred. Teaching duties include algebra and/or calculus based general physics & associate labs, general biology, and other possible physical science or biology courses depending on background.

Position open: until filled
Required Online Application:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=5885741

Requirements for consideration: In addition to the required online application, applicants need to send a cover letter, unofficial transcripts of all academic work, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of faith, and three current letters of reference to:

Human Resources
Shorter University
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, Georgia 30165

Send all materials in one packet, making sure to label it with your name and the position for which you are applying.

Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention and requires employees to be committed Christians.

Transforming Lives through Christ

TT Chair, Dept of Education/STEM Education Initiative, Belmont Univ TN (Science Education position announced too)

Applications are being sought for the Education Department Chair in the College of Arts and Sciences at Belmont University. The Chair is charged to provide visionary leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating the goals of the Department of Education consistent with the mission and vision of the University. The College is pursuing a multi-pronged STEM Education Initiative involving the Department of Education, departments in the School of Sciences, and faculty in other areas in the College. Searches are also commencing for a Math Education faculty member and a Science Education faculty member to support this initiative. The STEM initiative is expected to lead to enrollment growth in Belmonts education programs, increased connections with area schools, and expanded community/industry linkages.

The new Education Department Chair, along with other duties, will be the leader of our undergraduate and graduate education programs, will manage our assessment/accreditation efforts, and will lead our STEM Education Initiative. The position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The position will be open until filled and review of applications will begin immediately.

Job responsibilities include overseeing all administrative, programmatic, and assessment/accreditation functions of the Department of Education and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Education. Ph.D. or terminal degree is required. Teaching and administrative experience in higher education is strongly preferred. Candidates should also have experience in a P-12 school system. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu . An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and List of References with contact information must be attached in order to complete the online application.

The university seeks a person of Christian faith and commitment to the mission of the university. During the application process, applicants will be asked to respond to Belmonts mission, vision, and values statements, articulating how the candidates knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to contribute to a Christian community of learning and service and give a brief statement of teaching philosophy.

Belmont seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of faith. Belmont is among the fastest growing universities in the nation. Ranked No. 7 in the Regional Universities South category and named for the fourth consecutive year as one of the top Up-and-Comer universities by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University consists of approximately 6,400 students who come from every state and 25 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The universitys purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the worlds needs. With more than 75 areas of study, 20 masters programs and four doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. A comprehensive, coeducational university located in Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont is a student-centered Christian university focusing on academic excellence. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of committed Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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

The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Renewable FT at Sterling College, KS

PHYSICS, STERLING COLLEGE, STERLING, KS.  A full-time faculty position is available beginning August 1, 2013.  All faculty members are expected to demonstrate a strong and articulate Christian faith, to model and mentor students in leadership and in the integration of faith into every aspect of life and learning. Responsibilities, qualifications and application information can be viewed at http://www.sterling.edu/employment by viewing the Application Process for Full-Time Faculty Employment.
(Editor's note: Sterling College does not award tenure)