Stetson University seeks applications for a nine-month appointment
as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, starting
August 15, 2013. This position is renewable for an additional academic
year, contingent on performance. We invite applicants who wish to gain
experience teaching in a high quality program that values a close
collaborative relationship with students, under the mentorship of
experienced senior faculty. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics (or
a closely related field) or expect to complete a Ph.D. before August
2013. Teaching experience beyond typical teaching assistantship duties
in graduate school will be considered advantageous, but is not
absolutely required. Candidates can expect to teach an introductory
level course, multiple introductory lab sections, and an upper level
course in physics each semester. They will also have the opportunity to
contribute to collaborative efforts to design and teach courses in
support of the pre-engineering program (Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics).
Interested candidates may have the opportunity to supervise senior
research projects. Additional information about the department can be
found at http://stetson.edu/artsci/physics/.
Applicants must submit the following materials for consideration: 1) a
cover letter summarizing the candidate’s interest in the position and
qualifications, 2) a statement of the candidate's teaching philosophy,
3) a curriculum vitae, 4) copies of undergraduate and graduate
transcripts, and 5) two letters of recommendation sent under separate
cover by the recommenders via e-mail or mail, at least one of which
should include an evaluation of teaching ability. Applicants are
encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate a
commitment to social justice, diversity and inclusion. Stetson
University encourages applications from members of underrepresented
groups in physics.
Application materials may be submitted electronically to Dr. Kevin Riggs, chair of the search committee, at physics@stetson.edu or mailed to the following address:
Dr. Kevin Riggs
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Physics
Stetson University
421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8267
DeLand, FL 32723
Applicants will be considered on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
