The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor beginning August 17, 2009. A Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy or a related field is required from an accredited or internationally recognized institution by the start date. Preference will be given to experimentalists, astronomers/astrophysicists or PER (Physics Education Research) specialists. Successful candidates are expected to conduct research with undergraduates. Candidates must show promise of quality teaching at all undergraduate levels, and be capable of teaching courses in general-education physics and astronomy, pre-engineering, and upper-level physics for majors to students with highly diverse backgrounds. Current departmental research interests are in experimental atomic physics, observational astronomy and physics education research.
Applicants should submit the following to the search committee: a letter of interest, current CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references. Application materials should be submitted to the online employment system at EKU, available online at http://www.hr.eku.edu/employment/. The review of candidates will begin January 12, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background and educational credentials check. We strongly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in physics and science in general.
Candidates must apply online at http://jobs.eku.edu (search requisition #s 0604487 or 0604489).
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check and educational verification. Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.
