Central
Connecticut State University’s Physics & Earth Science Department
invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning
Fall 2013. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in
Physics and contribute actively and effectively to service, scholarship
and student growth.
The
department offers comprehensive programs in physics leading to a B.S in
Physics. Departmental research areas in physics include laser radar and
materials properties. We seek an experimental physicist with a strong
commitment to undergraduate teaching of both physics majors and
non-majors, and to mentoring majors. Candidates are expected to be
committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in experimental physics with research interests appropriate for student participation. The completion of the Ph.D. is required by at the time of employment.
- Commitment to serving culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Research interests in nanotechnology, biophysics, photonics, applied physics, renewable energy.
- College teaching experience.
- Ability to teach electronics and digital systems.
The University: CCSU
is one of four state universities with the Board of Regents for Higher
Education Connecticut State Colleges & Universities. Excellent
professors and a wide array of academic programs prepare students for
success in whatever field they choose. CCSU’s motto is more than a
slogan; it articulates the University’s commitment to students: “Start
with a dream. Finish with a future.” The Princeton Review selected CCSU
as one of "The Best Northeastern Colleges." CCSU serves approximately
12,200 students - 9,500 undergraduates, and 2,700 graduates. CCSU is
richly diverse: more than 20 percent of students are of traditional
minority heritage. Visit our web site at http://www.ccsu.edu/.
The Community: CCSU
is located in New Britain, a city of some 70,000, within a 10-minute
drive to the state capital in Hartford. New Britain is home to the
nationally recognized New Britain Museum of American Arts and offers a
range of cultural opportunities, including the New Britain Symphony
Orchestra, the New Britain Rock Cats (Double A professional baseball),
two theatres, and an extensive park system. The University is
approximately two hours (by car) from both Boston and New York City and
an hour from New Haven.
Application & Appointment: For full consideration, applications must be received by February 28, 2013. Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience. To begin the application process, click on the Apply Now button and submit the following:
- Letter of interest addressing all the qualifications for the position;
- Current curriculum vita with the names of three current professional references with mail and email addresses, and phone numbers;
- One document addressing three areas: 1) teaching philosophy; 2) statement on commitment to diversity; and, 3) statement on research plans and interests; and,
- Unofficial transcripts.
- For ABD candidates, include letter from thesis advisor stating anticipated date of completion.
- Three letters of professional recommendations mailed directly to Dr. Peter Lemaire, Physics Search Committee Chair, CCSU, 1615 Stanley St., New Britain, CT 06053.
