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.
- 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
Program: The Department of Physics is part of the School of Science and Mathematics at Truman State University. The department has 7 faculty members and approximately 80 undergraduate majors. The discipline also offers courses in Truman's Liberal Studies Program. Teaching and research laboratories, classrooms, and offices are located in the recently renovated science building on campus. For more information about the Physics Department, please visit physics.truman.edu.
The University: A vibrant community of teacher-scholars with a highly selective student body, Truman is a residential university focused on providing its approximately 6,000 students with broad liberal arts experiences and depth of study in 48 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs. Truman is nationally recognized for the quality of the educational opportunities it offers students and for its leadership in the assessment of student learning and continuous improvement. For the sixteenth consecutive year, Truman, Missouri's public liberal arts and sciences university has been recognized as the No. 1 Public University in the Midwest Region - Master's Category by U.S. News and World Report. Located in Kirksville, Missouri, Truman plays a vital role in the life of a thriving rural community served by commuter air service and Amtrak. More information about Truman State University can be found at www.truman.edu and faculty positions at provost.truman.edu/positions.
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 https://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.
