Wednesday, June 3, 2009

VAP DEPT. OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Toledo  
invites applications for a visiting position at the Assistant  
Professor level to begin in August 2009. Pending final budgetary  
approval, the appointment will be for one year with the possibility of  
reappointment for a second year at the discretion of the university.  
The position will have a primary focus on introductory physics,  
astronomy, and natural science courses. A Masters Degree in physics,  
astronomy, or a related field is required; a Ph.D in related fields is  
strongly preferred, along with prior teaching experience. The person  
in this position will be expected to teach twelve credit hours of  
courses per semester, some of which may include laboratory or  
recitation sections. We particularly encourage applications from women  
and minority candidates. Applicants should include a current CV, a  
statement of teaching philosophy, and three reference letters. Review  
of the applications will begin on July 10, 2009. Applications should  
be sent to:

Chair, VAP Search Committee
Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, MS111
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH, 43606-3390
or by e-mail to Willie Brown (Willie.Brown@utoledo.edu).