Founded in 1890, Whitworth has been consistently ranked among the top regional colleges and universities in the West. In its strong liberal arts undergraduate education and graduate programs, Whitworth combines the Christian heritage of the University, its commitment to academic rigor and its long-standing orientation toward human service. A community of Christian scholars carries out the University's mission "to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and heart." Whitworth is located in Spokane, Washington.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear commitment to Whitworth's mission, strong teaching skills, an emerging record of publications, and a commitment to institutional service. Teaching responsibilities for this position span the entire physics curriculum, from courses for non-science majors, to introductory physics courses for majors, to upper-division courses in various areas of physics.
The typical teaching load is two courses and two associated laboratories per semester, and a January term course. This position comes with a generous starting package to start a student-faculty research program. Candidates should demonstrate the initiative necessary to leverage this to receive external funding. Participation in departmental activities, academic advising, faculty assemblies, development days, retreats, committees and other forms of faculty governance is expected.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
Ph.D. or ABD by July 2010 in Physics or a related discipline, such as Astronomy, Applied Physics or a relevant branch of engineering; Demonstrated potential for effective college-level teaching; A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning; The ability and desire to establish a positive relationship with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation or religious belief; A commitment to equal opportunity for all persons; A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth as a Christian liberal-arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Background check required.
Application review will begin on October 1, 2009. The position remains open and applications will be reviewed until filled. Please visit our website at http://www.whitworth.edu/jobs for a link to the position announcement and information on Whitworth's faculty application process. With our commitment to building a diverse community, we encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and members of under-represented ethnic groups.
Whitworth University does not discriminate in its educational programs on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin or physical disability.
JoAnn Fox, Assistant Director, Human Resource Services
Whitworth University
509.777.4413
jobs@whitworth.edu
