Penn State Worthington Scranton invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Physics (tenure track, 36 weeks) to begin August 2010, or as negotiated.
Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate physics courses and labs using traditional and hybrid delivery modes. Teaching assignments will be primarily introductory physics courses, with possible delivery of some courses in a baccalaureate science degree program; ability to teach astronomy desirable. Responsibilities may include teaching other courses related to applicant's experiential base. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening 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 or related discipline required; ABDs may be considered. Experience in teaching laboratory or lecture courses in undergraduate physics is expected. 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 Worthington Scranton, one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide, is a student-centered campus of 1400 students located in beautiful Northeastern Pennsylvania near the resort area of the Poconos. It is only a two hour drive to New York City and Philadelphia. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions. For more information about the campus, visit http://www.sn.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. Michael P. Mahalik, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Worthington Scranton, 120 Ridge View Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512. E-mail: mpm13@psu.edu. Telephone: (570) 963-2510.
Closing Date: Application review begins October 12, 2009 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.
