Penn State Beaver invites applications for a faculty position in Physics (Instructor, three
year multi-year appointment with option for renewal, 36 weeks) to begin August 2014, or as negotiated.
Responsibilities:
Teach
courses in introductory physics. Course delivery may include using
traditional, hybrid and online delivery methods. Teaching assignments
may
require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed.
Participate in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise
students
and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and
community service activities. Engage in activities to stay current in
the discipline.
Qualifications: M.S. or M.A. in Physics.
Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment
is
desired. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the
instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an
advantage.
Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm
for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.
Campus Information: Penn State University is a multi-campus
public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of
Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission
includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education
informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and
creative activities promote human and economic development through the
expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied
sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.
Penn State Beaver is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses
state-wide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 750
students; about 12% are adult learners. The coursework for the first two
years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered,
as well as five baccalaureate degrees in Administration of Justice,
Business, Communications, Information Sciences and Technology, and
Psychology and three associate degrees. Students and faculty at Penn
State Beaver have all of the resources of a major research university
at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are
small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive
much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to
providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and
are
actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class
education delivered in a small campus setting.
Penn State Beaver
is
a 100 acre, suburban campus located 30 miles north of Pittsburgh and 20
miles north of the Pittsburgh International Airport with easy access
to the excitement of the city and relaxation of the country. It is a
mixed residential and commuter campus comprised of student-centered
faculty and staff dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning.
For more information about the campus, visit http://www.psu.edu/ur/cmpcoll.html.
Application: To apply, submit a letter of
application and curriculum vitae. Applications should be submitted as PDF file to ccsearch@psu.edu;
a Microsoft WORD file is acceptable. [The following information should
not be included in your application: social security number, U.S.
Permanent Residence Card (green card) number, transcripts, or any other
information that includes personal ID numbers.] Finalists will be
asked to provide a list of references.
Inquiries: Dr. Donna J. Kuga, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Beaver. E-mail: djk3
@psu.edu. Telephone: (724)773-3571.
Closing Date: Application review begins November 23, 2013 and continues until a suitable
candidate is found.
Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
