Tenure track at Georgia College & State University

The Department of Chemistry & Physics invites applications for a new tenure-track assistant professor position in physics or astronomy to begin August 1, 2008. The position is an initial step in developing an innovative new undergraduate physics program as part of a state-wide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) initiative. It is anticipated that a physics program will be approved and will commence fall semester of 2009. Georgia College is the state’s Public Liberal Arts University and is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education. While applicants from all areas of physics and astronomy are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who can perform off site or theoretical research due to limited campus research space. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy, be qualified to teach undergraduate physics and introductory astronomy courses, and have an active scientific research program that is expected to involve undergraduate physics majors. Teaching experience in a diverse environment is preferred. Applicants should send a curriculum vita, brief statement of teaching philosophy, brief statement of research plans (including how undergraduates will be involved), unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Ralph France, CBX 82, Dept. of Chemistry and Physics, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA 31061; or electronically (preferred) to Ralph.France@gcsu.edu. Review of candidates will begin on 1 March 2008 and continue until the position is filled. The finalist will be required to submit official transcripts and to a background investigation. GCSU is an EO/AA Institution committed to cultural, racial, and ethnic communities and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.