Benedictine University invites applications for a tenure-track position within the Physics Department at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2011. The applicant must be able to teach a variety of courses throughout the curriculum including teaching and course development for advanced undergraduate physics, introductory physics lecture and lab courses for both physical science/ engineering majors and life/health science majors. The successful candidate will establish and participate in externally funded research in any area of physics. Startup funds are available.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree is required with a research interest that would involve undergraduate students. Teaching and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Interdisciplinary experience is desirable. Candidates must have permanent, legal authorization to work in the USA.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those applications received by October 11, 2010.
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching effectiveness) through Academic Jobs Online at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Benedictine%20University/Physics. Any questions should be directed to: Rose Fisk, Coordinator, College of Science, Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532. Email: rfisk@ben.edu. Fax: 630-829-6547. EOE.
