Position: Temporary Assistant Professor of Physics; available August 12, 2013. The position is a one-year full-time appointment with the possibility of renewal for up to three additional years depending on department needs, i.e. a maximum term of four years.
Responsibilities: We seek a physicist who is strongly committed to quality undergraduate teaching. Teaching expectations include introductory and advanced undergraduate physics courses. There are also opportunities to participate in research involving undergraduate students, although this is not a requirement of the position.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Physics or related field, scheduled completion by August 12, 2013. Candidates will be evaluated on: Ability to teach a wide range of courses in an undergraduate physics curriculum; strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level; evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential teaching effectiveness; effective communication skills; research experience in physics or related field, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications; previous teacher-scholar experience at a liberal arts institution, plans for and/or previous experience with mentoring undergraduate research students.
Rank and Salary: Temporary Assistant Professor. Salary is commensurate with experience. Truman offers an attractive benefits package including life, health, and disability insurance, retirement contributions and reimbursement for moving expenses.
Application: The application process is handled by the School of Science and Mathematics. Electronic submission of applications is required, except for transcripts. Electronic submission of application materials can be completed at secure.truman.edu/positionlisting-s or can be emailed to samsearch@truman.edu with a subject heading of “Physicist.” Completed applications must include (1) letter of application that clearly addresses: teaching philosophy, commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level, evidence of teaching effectiveness, research experience in physics or a related field, a description of how the candidate integrates their research interests with their teaching responsibilities, communication skills, and, if applicable, experience as a teacher-scholar at a liberal arts institution, and experience or interest in mentoring undergraduate research; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) three letters of recommendation; and (4) scanned copies of undergraduate and graduate college transcripts. Review of applications will begin February 18, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available.
Truman is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
