TT at Kennesaw State University

Date Position Available: August 2009

A growing and progressive university in Georgia's public system of higher education invites applications for two nine-month, tenure track positions as an Assistant Professor of Physics in the Department of Biology & Physics, beginning August 2009. Located on an attractive campus in suburban NW metropolitan Atlanta, Kennesaw State University enrolls approximately 21,000 baccalaureate, master's and doctoral students and is engaged in an impressive array of research and professional service initiatives. The department employs 40 full-time faculty (six in Physics), 10 part-time instructors, and an administrative staff of four.   

The Department of Biology and Physics at Kennesaw State University has recently initiated a new Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Physics.  This program is designed to train students for careers in secondary Physics teaching.  We therefore seek a scientifically active physicist with broad intellectual interests as well as experience in, desire and strong commitment to the training of future teachers.  The candidate will teach introductory physics as well as more advanced courses appropriate for the MAT students.   Preference will be given to candidates who can teach electronics.  The position may entail teaching evening courses and courses offered during the summer. Although candidates in all sub-disciplines of Physics are encouraged to apply preference will be given to those who establish a research program that can engage and inspire students.  Successful applicants for this position must have an earned doctorate in Physics, Physics Education (with a Masters in Physics), or a closely related field. 

Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, application materials must be postmarked by June 1, 2009.  Review of applications will commence on June 1, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled. Submit a letter describing qualifications for the position, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, a current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to: 

Dr. Ted LaRosa, Physics Search Committee
Department of Biology & Physics
#1202, Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA  30144-5591.

For questions about this position opening, contact Dr. Ted LaRosa at ted@avatar.kennesaw.edu

Visit our College's home page at http://science.kennesaw.edu. and the physics faculty at: http://physics.kennesaw.edu

For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at  http://www.kennesaw.edu.

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in employment or provision of services. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE.