Pepperdine University's Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, located in Malibu, California, invites applications for a tenure track, assistant professor position in Physics. Applicants, who have completed a Ph.D. in physics, biophysics or bioengineering by July, 2012, are desired; however, exceptional applicants nearing completion of the Ph.D. degree will be considered.
Candidates will have a preference and demonstrated ability for teaching physics for undergraduates majoring in physics as well as to science and non-science majors. Candidates must be proficient in both written and spoken English and must demonstrate an active commitment to the university’s Christian mission (see http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/mission/and http://www.pepperdine.edu/about/pepperdine/christiantradition/). Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates capable of contributing through their teaching, research and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding community.
Applicants for the position should submit the following materials:
- a cover letter;
- an application for faculty employment (http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/employment/faculty.htm);
- a curriculum vitae;
- a statement of teaching philosophy;
- a description of research / scholarly agenda;
- a statement indicating how the candidate will support the Christian mission of the University, including your current involvement in a community of faith;
- transcripts of all graduate coursework (unofficial copies are acceptable for the application); and
- three letters of reference.
- Application materials should be sent to Chairperson, Physics Search Committee, Natural Science Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263-4321.
The deadline for completed applications is 1 November 2011. Review of applications will begin at that time and continue until the position is filled. No incomplete applications will be considered.
