Position Title: Assistant Professor of Physics
Position Number: F99410
Position Description: This nine month, tenure-track position requires a Ph.D. in physics with an emphasis in physics education, or a Ph.D. in science education with a strong background in physics by the position hire date. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory physics, science courses for non-science majors, and science methods courses and supervise student teachers. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, a plan for an active research program involving undergraduates, and evidence of commitment to service are expected. A history of involvement in K-12 science education and experience in securing extramural funds are desirable.
Qualifications and Experience: Minimum Requirements Ph.D. in physics with an emphasis in physics education, or a Ph.D. in science education with a strong background in physics. Ability to supervise student teachers and teach introductory physics, science courses for non-science majors, and science methods courses. Demonstrated excellence in teaching. Plan for an active research program involving undergraduates. Evidence of commitment to service.
Preferred Requirements: History of involvement in K-12 science education.
Experience in securing extramural funds.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include health, life, and dental insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement programs. Dependents and spouses of UNC employees who are employed as 0.5 FTE or above are entitled to and eligible for Dependent Tuition Grants. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
Requested Start Date: 08/15/2011
Application Materials, Contact, and Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin on January 18, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should apply online at https://careers.unco.edu and select "View/Apply for Faculty Positions" then choose "Assistant Professor - Physics." Application documents to be submitted online are a letter of application/cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a research plan. In addition to these documents, please send post-secondary school transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point) and have at least three references; send letters of recommendation to: Dr. Richard D. Dietz, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Physics, Campus Box 127, University of Northern Colorado, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639.
Additional Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Original transcripts must be submitted within one (1) month of hire.
Location and Environment: The University of Northern Colorado is a Doctoral/Research University enrolling 12,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The university, founded in 1889, is located in Greeley, Colorado, which has a growing population of 80,000 and is situated an hour north of Denver and 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and the City of Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu.
Additional Information: This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Federal regulations require that the University retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims of discrimination contact the UNC AA/EEO/Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Campus Box 54, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639, or call 970-351-2718.
