The Department of Science and Mathematics in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Columbia College Chicago seeks to fill a tenure-track position in Physics.
The department offers a broad science and mathematics curriculum and fosters the integration of science and mathematics with other disciplines. Candidates must provide evidence of experience and/or interest in teaching physics to student non-majors. Candidates must also have experience with an undergraduate physics laboratory setting and the use of classroom demonstrations. In addition to a strong record of teaching, candidates should demonstrate evidence of scholarly activity and professional development. Faculty members are also expected to participate in school and college service. A Ph.D. in Physics is required. The start date for the position is August 16, 2010.
Columbia College Chicago is an urban institution of over 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing arts, media, and communications in a liberal arts setting. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Columbia College Chicago encourages qualified female, deaf, GLBT, disabled, international and minority classified individuals to apply for all positions.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 10, 2009. No phone calls, please. Complete applications will include a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and the contact information of three references. Position is contingent on funding. Materials may be submitted electronically (as Word or PDF documents) to: Physics1178@colum.edu