TT at King's College, PA

[Editor's note: this position has potential for dual career seekers, since King's College is about 10 miles away from Misericordia University, which announced a TT open position this fall as well ]

King's College seeks an Assistant Professor of Physics. This tenure track position begins fall 2014 and will be responsible for teaching introductory and advanced physics courses and will occasionally teach general education courses as a part of the College's core curriculum. Interested candidates should be committed to teaching at an institution where the liberal arts are emphasized, be prepared to develop a research program suitable for the inclusion of undergraduate science majors, and be committed to growing our new physics major and 3+2 Engineering program. A Ph.D. in a related discipline is required by fall 2014; prior postdoctoral or college teaching experience is beneficial. The successful candidate will also support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.

Send a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of research interests involving undergraduates, academic transcripts, and three reference letters to Physics Search Committee, Academic Affairs Office, King's College, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. No electronic applications will be accepted. Only complete applications will be reviewed. The position is open until filled; evaluation of candidates will begin December 16, 2013.

King's College is a private, Catholic, teaching college of the liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The College serves over 2400 full-time, part-time, undergraduate, and graduate students. A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors. The College is located on a small urban campus in Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King's College is committed to equal opportunity in the admission of students, the administration of its education programs and activities, and for employees and applicants for employment without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age or disability in accordance with applicable laws. EOE www.kings.edu

TT at Harper College Palatine IL

Job Description: Full-time, tenure track position in the Physics program. Preferred candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and strong knowledge of microcomputer based labs and lab development. Ability to teach in astronomy is a plus.

Duties of Position: Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction. Applies innovative teaching and learning pedagogies; demonstrates understanding of unique needs of physics transfer students.

Education Requirements: A Master's degree in Physics is required. PhD preferred.

Experience Requirements: Post secondary teaching experience is required. Two years of community college teaching experience is preferred. Teaching responsibilities beyond those typical of a teaching assistant is preferred.

Special Requirements: A file is not complete until the following materials are submitted directly to the online application:
* Cover letter
* CV/Resume
* Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from Regionally accredited institutions
* A one page single-spaced statement of your teaching
philosophy. In your teaching philosophy, please include how you approach classroom management, how you assess students, your experience with curriculum and on-line course development and how you use instructional technology. **
** Attach this statement under "Contribution Statement/Teaching Philosophy" **
*** Please attach all documents directly to your application. If you have difficulty attaching documents, you may send documents via email to jobs@harpercollege.edu or hard-copy to the HR/Recruitment Office , Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 ***
Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before January 27, 2014.
* Official transcripts required upon hire.
* Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
Employment Sponsorship is not available

Harper College, a dynamic community college located in Chicago's northwest suburbs, enrolls over 25,000 students of all ages, is committed to diversity, and encourages the development of multicultural perspectives.

TT at SUNY-New Paltz

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the State University of New York at New Paltz, a comprehensive college in the Hudson Valley, is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in physics to begin in Fall, 2014.
Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and teaching of courses for the general education curriculum that focus on current events and/or challenges that involve physics.
Qualifications:
~ The minimum qualification for this position is an earned doctorate in physics or a related area. ABD candidates with a firm defense date may be considered.
~ Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to quality teaching and student success.
~ Candidates must show evidence of the ability to implement a research program in any area of experimental physics such as materials science, biophysics, condensed matter physics, optics, acoustics, that can be carried out at SUNY New Paltz and successfully involve undergraduates.
~ An interest in interdisciplinary research with other departments and/or the ability to contribute to our efforts in 3-D printing would be especially welcome.
Contact Information:
The electronic application should be emailed to PhysicsSearch@newpaltz.edu and should include:
·Curriculum vitae
·Research proposal ( maximum of 5 pages)
·Statement of teaching philosophy (1 - 2 pages)
·Electronic copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts can be sent initially however official transcripts will be required before interviews take place)
In addition, the candidates should arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent via mail to:
Chair, F13-41 Search Committee
Department of Physics and Astronomy
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561
Please note Search #F13-41 on all materials submitted. Application review begins January 5, 2014.
Deadline:
Applications accepted until position is filled; priority given to applications received by 1/5/14.
Other important information about this vacancy:
Recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs, New Paltz is a highly-selective public college with about 8000 students. It is located on a beautiful campus 75 miles north of New York City in a picturesque area at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains with easy access to the City and nearby cultural and recreational amenities.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report") at www.newpaltz.edu/police/securityact.html.

TT at Rockford U, IL

Rockford University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in physics starting August 2014. A PhD or ABD in experimental physics required. Combined responsibility for introductory and some advanced level physics is required. Also, teaching some mathematics and/or computer science courses is possible, with the potential to expand the current minor in physics. Strengthening the physics laboratory program is an important task. Prior full-time college teaching experience is highly preferred. Enthusiasm for teaching in a small-university liberal arts setting is essential.

Candidates for the position should send their applications electronically consisting of

• a cover page,
• a recent and detailed curriculum vitae,
• a teaching statement documenting teaching effectiveness,
• a research statement proposing a research program viable at a small liberal arts university and accessible to undergraduates,
• all related transcripts graduate and undergraduate, AND
• have three letters of recommendation sent (at least 2 letters should address the applicant's ability to teach effectively) separately to physicssearch@rockford.edu

Application deadline: January 15, 2014. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Mehmet Dik, Chair, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics mdik@rockford.edu
Founded in 1847, Rockford University is an independent, liberal arts institution dedicated to teaching. It is located in Rockford, IL, a city of 150,000 people about 85 miles northwest of Chicago. The university offers bachelor degree programs in over two dozen majors, masters programs in teaching and business, and educational programs for the citizens of our community. Rockford University is one of only twelve institutions in Illinois with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

TT at Rhode Island College

https://employment.ric.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=144483

Position Overview:

The Physical Sciences Department at Rhode Island College consists of 5 physicists, 8 chemists, 2 earth scientists and 1 science educator and offers undergraduate degrees in both chemistry and physics. In the physics and physical sciences programs we teach a wide range of students, including traditional physics majors, physics majors with an interest in secondary education and students interested in middle school science and elementary education. We also provide service courses for biology, mathematics, radiation technology majors and the general education population. We have a strong commitment to engaging undergraduates in research with the majority of our students participating in some research while they are at the College. We are looking for a candidate with research interests that complement the existing strengths of the department in condensed matter physics, materials physics and statistical mechanics.  

Division: Rhode Island College  

Section: Academic Affairs  

Unit (College Department) Physical Sciences Department  

Position Status: Continuing - Tenure Track  

 

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full Time  

Duties and Responsibilities:

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Job Functions:

-Teach undergraduate physics and physical science courses.
-Advise majors on program requirements and research opportunities.
-Engage in scholarly research and professional activities.
-Mentor undergraduate research students.
-Serve on college and departmental committees.
-Develop experimental laboratory exercises for introductory and upper-level courses.

Occasional Job Functions:
-Teach other courses as appropriate.
-Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair.  

Duties and Responsibilities - continued:

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

-Possess effective technical, oral and written communications and management/organizational skills.
-Possess the ability to successfully work with students and colleagues.
-Posses a strong interest in undergraduate teaching and research.  

Required Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education: Ph.D. in Physics

Experience: Demonstrated teaching experience.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred: Willingness to adopt a leadership role.  

Civil Service List?
If there is a list, only laterals (employees with the same title) or individuals certified by OPA may be appointed to this position.

Not Applicable  

Priority given to applicants who apply by:

 

Closing Date:
Includes grace period, if applicable

01-20-2014

Required Applicant Documents:

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy 1
Other Document (See Special Instructions) 1
Unofficial Transcript 1  

Document Instructions:

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
All required documents must be attached to your on-line application and match the appropriate document field (i.e. cover letter, resume, cv, transcript, etc.) Documents must be in Word or PDF files. Applicants that have multiple documents to attach to a single document field (such as transcripts or teaching evaluations, etc) must combine the separate documents into one larger document before attaching to the single document field. Documents that are mailed, emailed or faxed separately WILL NOT be accepted, acknowledged or shared with search committees unless otherwise instructed in the posting. Applicants using a dossier service such as Interfolio, please contact the dossier service for specific instructions prior to completing your application. On-line applications that do not meet the document requirements upon the posting closing date WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED even if your application has been confirmed.  

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Special Instructions/Information for Applicants:
Anticipated Vacancy - Fall 20124
Pending Budgetary Approval
Final appointment is subject to available funding

-The doctoral degree is required for appointment and must be completed prior to the beginning of service.
-Candidates are required to provide an unofficial transcript. Transcript should be of highest degree earned. Official Transcript will be required upon hire.
-Candidates are required to provide a statement of teaching philosophy
-Candidates are required to provide a statement of research interests. The research statement should include details of potential undergraduate research projects. (Please use the "Other Document" button for the research statement).
-Optional buttons have been provided in case candidates wish to upload additional information.
-Candidates will be prompted during the application process to provide names (3) and email addresses for reference letters.  

General Information to Applicants (Classified Postings):

 

Environmental Conditions:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Faculty members routinely deal with electronic and other scientific equipment and chemicals appropriate to the discipline.  

TT/T STEM Ed, University of Nebraska Omaha

The University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Arts & Sciences seeks to fill a tenure track position in interdisciplinary STEM-related natural science education, at the advanced assistant or associate professor level, beginning in Fall 2014.  The Haddix Community Chair in Science will provide leadership and expertise in STEM education within the candidate’s disciplinary area of expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will serve as an interdisciplinary resource promoting STEM education across the natural sciences, will collaborate with other STEM chairs, and will work closely with education faculty to address critical matters of K-12 STEM education in metropolitan Omaha. A competitive salary will be commensurate with qualifications and the position includes a chair’s stipend and program operating budget.
The Ph.D. or equivalent in a natural science discipline or in science education is required.  The successful candidate will have graduate-level preparation and teaching experience in a natural science discipline and a record of scholarship in discipline based education research.  Applicants should have a strong interest in increasing STEM participation by underrepresented groups and a commitment to teacher development and improvement in K-16 science education.   The successful candidate will be expected to work with current Community Chairs in mathematics, computer science, and STEM education.

Applicants must apply online at http://careers.unomaha.edu by submitting a letter of application, a full resume, a statement expressing a personal vision for the new chair position, a research statement, and three to five current letters of recommendation.  Contact information for this search is:  STEM Search Committee, Department of Geography/Geology, DSC 260, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE, 68182-0199.  Emails can be sent to rshuster@unomaha.edu.  Applications will begin to be evaluated on January 24, 2014 and will continue to be evaluated until the position is filled.

The University has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff.  We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage person of color to apply for this position.

TT at Eastern Washington University

 https://jobs-hr-ewu-edu.careerliaison.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1384756693191

The College of Science, Health and Engineering at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Physics to begin September 2014.

Primary responsibilities will include teaching both lower division and upper division physics courses. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop a program which provides opportunities for undergraduate research, and to seek external funding.

Additionally, the candidate selected for this position will be expected to offer interest and/or experience in online learning and pursuit of grants, to expand the university's endeavors in those areas.

Screening will begin 1/10/2014; applications will be accepted through 1/24/2014. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Minimum Qualifications:
o PhD Physics or closely related field

o Demonstrated high degree of interest and/or ability teaching undergraduate physics

o Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency and/or diversity

Preferred Qualifications:

o Experience teaching college level physics classes

o Research experience in experimental physics