The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban
public university serving more than 480,000 students in a wide range of
educational programs at 24 colleges and institutions in New York City.
Job ID: 8060
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Performs
teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares
responsibility for committee and department assignments including
administrative, supervisory, and other functions.
Queensborough Community College offers a unique opportunity for
research involving undergraduates in a community college setting and was
the first NSF sponsored REU physics site at a community college. Among
the active areas of research are astronomy, biophysics, imaging, and
physics education. The Physics Department co-sponsors the A.S. in
Engineering Science and the A.S. in Liberal Arts and Sciences
(Mathematics and Science). For more information see www.qcc.cuny.edu/Physics
Teach courses in physics at all levels up to and including modern
physics and introductory astronomy. Mentor and advise students; work
with the department in the evaluation, implementation, and assessment of
courses and pedagogy. Participate in Departmental and College
activities including committees, curriculum development and preparation
of grants. Continued scholarly activities and publications are required
for tenure and promotion. Successful candidate may be required to
teach some night and possibly Saturday classes.
Teaching experience, preferably at the college level, and
demonstrated experience working with diverse populations. Ability to
establish a research program with student participation.
QUALIFICATIONS
For Assistant Professor:
Ph.D.
degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the
ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement,
and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
For Instructor:
Master's
degree in area(s) of expertise, and/or active progress toward a
Doctorate, or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach
successfully, interest in productive scholarship or achievement, and
ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
COMPENSATION
Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package
covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid
parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and
support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our
commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
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posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web
site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Candidates
should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
Applicants must submit (1) a plan on how they will implement the results
of PER in their teaching; and (2) a research plan that either involves
students with research or is for physics education research.
CLOSING DATE
July 5, 2013
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
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are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively
encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to
apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek
excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.
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