This nine month (August-May), tenure track appointment begins in January 2011 (Half year appointment in the first year).
Responsibilities: The faculty member will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses including general physics, mechanics, and electrodynamics and nonmajors science courses, supervising undergraduate research, and mentoring students. Faculty members are also expected to develop a research program and obtain external funding through grant writing. Other responsibilities include advising majors and senior projects, serving on University and departmental committees and performing community service. In addition, faculty members perform other duties as required in support of organizational goals.
Qualifications: An earned doctorate in physics with the ability to teach with technology, familiarity with instructional methods promoting student engagement and evidence of scholarly research and outstanding teaching ability are required. Qualifications to teach college chemistry are desirable as well, but not essential. Research projects and curriculum development related to cybersecurity, forensic science, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or energy technology will align with the vision of the College of STEM at JCSU.
Apply by sending via e-mail (physicssearch@jcsu.edu)as separate files: (1))letter of application, (2) current curriculum vita, (3) statement of teaching philosophy and plans, (4) statement of research plans. Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts will be required of all finalists) and three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidates teaching and research ability should also be sent either by postal mail, e-mail or fax to:
Dr. Tim Champion, Chair
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department
Johnson C. Smith University
100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 378-1155;
Email to physicssearch@jcsu.edu or fax to (704) 378-1213
