The Department of Chemistry and Physics (http://www.coastal.edu/physics/) at Coastal Carolina University (CCU) invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2010.
We are seeking a proficient teacher/scholar who is committed to employing PER-based teaching techniques in lower-level physics classes, can effectively teach upper division physics classes, and possesses research skills that complement our program emphases in environmental physics/engineering and applied physics (e.g. atmospheric physics, applied fluid dynamics, planetary astronomy, space physics) or can contribute to supporting our growing dual engineering degree program. Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Physics or closely related fields.
Coastal Carolina University is a public mid-sized, comprehensive liberal arts-oriented institution. Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort of Myrtle Beach, one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation. It has an enrollment of 8,400 students and is expected to have continued growth for the next several years. Coastal Carolina University is a part of the South Carolina system of public education and has close ties with its founders, the Horry County Higher Education Commission.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research goals and the contact information for at least three professional references, electronically at http://jobs.coastal.edu. One reference must be able to address the applicant's teaching ability. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Teresa Burns (tburns@coastal.edu).
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
