TT at Loyola University Chicago

Job Title	Assistant Professor of Physics
Position #:	TBD
Job Type:	Full-Time
Job Category	University Faculty
FLSA Status:	Exempt
Department / School / College	Physics-02116A
Is this partially or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Loyola University Chicago (LUC), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2014. The physics department consists of seven tenure-track/tenured faculty members and six full-time Lecturers. The faculty has active research programs in the areas of astrophysics, biophysics, cosmology, general relativity, gender and science anxiety, granular media, musical acoustics, experimental and theoretical high-energy physics, and quantum mechanics. The department offers B.S. degrees in Physics, Theoretical Physics/Applied Mathematics, Physics/Computer Science, and Biophysics, as well as a dual B.S./M.Ed. degree. The department has partnered with several engineering schools in the implementation of dual degree physics/engineering programs. With more than 100 majors, LUC/CAS has one of the largest undergraduate physics programs among all BS-degree granting departments in the nation. For information about the physics department, please visit http://www.luc.edu/physics/index.shtml. Responsibilities for the position include teaching courses throughout the undergraduate physics curriculum for both physics majors and non-majors, conducting an ongoing research program in physics, and performing service for the department, college, and university as required. This position demands a passionate commitment to excellence in teaching and dedication to a strong research program that will engage undergraduate students.
Minimum Education or Experience	Candidates whose scholarship is in the area of experimental biophysics are highly desirable; however, qualified candidates in other areas of expertise will also be considered. The successful candidate must have earned a doctorate in physics or a closely related discipline prior to the fall of 2014, and is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program involving undergraduate students. Post-doctoral training and demonstrated teaching experience are required. Candidates for the position should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.
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Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore
POSITION INFORMATION
Job Open Date	11-13-2013
Job Close Date	Open Until Filled
Candidates Eligible to Apply?	All Candidates
Application Types Accepted	University Faculty Registration Form
Required Applicant Documents	CV/Resume
Optional Applicant Documents	Cover Letter Other Document Other Document 2 Other Document 3 Other Document 4 Other Document 5
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching and research statement, and a letter of interest outlining the candidate's qualifications to www.careers.luc.edu. They should also provide (online) the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position, especially in terms of research, teaching, and mentorship. Referees will not be contacted immediately but might be at subsequent points in the review process. For questions or clarification, please contact: Maria Udo, Ph.D. Search Chairperson mudo@luc.edu Applications received by December 20, 2013 will receive complete consideration. LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. In order to gain a clearer understanding of LUC's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/missionandidentity.shtml. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.
Quicklink for Posting	www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56636

TT, Univ of San Diego

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor-Physics, University of San Diego
The Department of Physics at the University of San Diego (www.sandiego.edu/cas/physics), an independent Catholic university, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of physics position expected to begin September 2014. Applicants are expected to have a doctorate in Physics, a passion for physics undergraduate education, and a desire to pursue research suitable for undergraduates in the field of biophysics and/or related fields. The Department, housed in a modern 150,000 sq. ft. interdisciplinary science facility, strives to maintain a personalized, student-centered approach to teaching and a collaborative approach to productive undergraduate research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate lower and upper division lecture and laboratory courses including specialized biophysics courses in his/her field of expertise, and to participate in the development of physics programs, especially the biophysics program (new as of Fall 2011). The department is strongly committed to diversity and especially encourages applications from ethnic minorities and members of other underrepresented groups. To submit application materials (vita, statements on teaching and research), go to www.sandiego.edu/jobs and reference Job IRC11987. Further, three letters of recommendation should be e-mailed to the Department of Physics Executive Assistant, Kathy Andrews, at andrewsk@sandiego.edu, Subject: SearchPhysics2014. Application materials will be reviewed starting January 3, 2014 and continuing until the position is filled. USD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VAP at University of Findlay, OH

The Department of Physical Sciences at The University of Findlay, a liberal arts institution, invites applications for a visiting professor faculty position for the 2013-2014 academic year. Currently, physics at UF is a non-degree, service area program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics, Biophysics, Astronomy, Engineering or closely-related area. Preference will be given to those with enthusiasm and experience in undergraduate teaching.  Responsibilities would include teaching of general physics and introductory astronomy courses, managing UF’s planetarium, and participating in curriculum development for a proposed materials science major. Supervision of undergraduate research is an expectation but not a requirement. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and three letters of reference to Jeffrey L. Frye, Ph.D., Interim Dean of the College of Sciences, The University of Findlay, Attn: Physics Search Committee, 1000 North Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840 or send materials by email to Baier@findlay.edu. Review of applications starts May 7^th, 2013.