We are seeking an outstanding teacher and experimental physicist with a strong dedication to teaching and scholarship in a liberal arts environment to join us as of September 1, 2011. An interest or background in the Aviation Sciences would be a plus. Opportunities for scholarly activity could include collaborations at the William J. Hughes Technical Center of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Aviation and Technology Research Park located 5 miles from campus. Academic experience with culturally diverse populations is desired.
Teaching load is normally 12 hours/semester, with most courses carrying 4 - 6 hours of teaching credit. Primary teaching responsibilities will include the teaching of introductory and advanced level physics courses and accompanying laboratories, developing courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as participation in the College’s General Studies offerings. Excellence in teaching and extensive experience as a hands-on experimentalist is desirable. Ph.D. in physics by Sept. 1, 2011 is required and post-doctoral experience would be a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The successful candidate will also be encouraged to develop a research program supported by external grants and fostering faculty-mentored student collaboration. The College provides several competitive internal grant programs to provide project initiation.
Send a letter of application, a resume, brief statements about your teaching and learning philosophy, and your research interests, and have three letters of recommendation sent to: Dean Dennis Weiss, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, AA 78, P.O. Box 195, Pomona, NJ 08240. Screening will begin in mid-January and continue until the position is filled. The College is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants (See: www.stockton.edu/affirmative_action).
