The Department of Physics (http://physics.nebrwesleyan.edu) at Nebraska Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting fall 2010. A Ph.D. or the equivalent in physics is required. Applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts environment, both within the physics major and within the University's General Educations curriculum. While applications from either experimental or theoretical physicists are welcome, the position will require teaching both lecture and laboratory courses across the undergraduate physics curriculum. The successful candidate is expected to engage in appropriate research and scholarship that includes the participation of undergraduate students. Nebraska Wesleyan University is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution with a strong tradition in the sciences.
To apply, send a letter indicating your ideas on what constitutes good teaching, your experience, and research interests; a curriculum vitae; and names of 3 to 5 references to Dr. Dave Goss, Interim Chair, Department of Physics, 5000 Saint Paul Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504; e-mail: physics@NebrWesleyan.edu; fax (402)465-2179. Application review will begin February 18, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the appointment is made. NWU is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity among its faculty and staff. Applications and nominations of womern and minorities are strongly encouraged.
