Penn State Greater Allegheny invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Physics (tenure track, 36 weeks) to begin August 2010, or as negotiated.
Responsibilities: Teach various undergraduate physics courses. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Publish in refereed journals. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Physics. Evidence of potential in research and publication is expected. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is desired. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.
Campus Information: Penn State Greater Allegheny is conveniently located just 15 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, PA, nestled between the residential community of White Oak and a 258 acre park. The campus serves a diverse student body with its baccalaureate and associate degree programs in business, the liberal arts, science, information sciences and technology, and organizational leadership. The first two years of the University's more than 160 academic majors also are offered at the campus. Internships, service learning, international topics, and honors study are integrated into many of our courses. For more information about Penn State Greater Allegheny, visit http://www.ga.psu.edu/.
Application: To apply submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Applications should be submitted as a Microsoft Word or PDF file to ccsearch@psu.edu. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of references.
Inquiries: Dr. Kurt Torell, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Greater Allegheny. E-mail: kct10@psu.edu. Telephone:(412) 675-9052.
Closing Date: Application review begins on October 15, 2009 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.
