We invite applications for a position as Visiting Assistant Professor of
Physics to begin August 2014. This is a one year position in the
College of Liberal Arts, renewable up to a total of three years. The
department of physics grants only bachelor's degrees in physics.
Primary responsibilities include teaching twenty-one semester hours of
physics courses per academic year, contributing to program and course
development within the department, and maintaining a research program
which could involve undergraduates.
Mercer University is a
comprehensive institution composed of twelve colleges and schools
enrolling over 8000 students. The historic core of the University, the
College of Liberal Arts is a highly selective residential institution
serving 2000 students, including 1400 undergraduate majors. We are
distinguished by the rigor of our academic programs and our commitment
to academic freedom.
For more information on the physics
department, please visit our web site at http://physics.mercer.edu. For inquiries only, please contact
balduz_jl@mercer.edu.
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in
physics, astronomy, engineering physics, or applied physics from an
accredited university/college, or its requirements completed by August
2014. In addition, they must demonstrate a commitment to teaching
undergraduates in a liberal arts context. The ideal candidate would have
experience beyond that of a teaching assistant, the ability to
engage undergraduates in research, and the potential to contribute to
departmental initiatives to (a) improve our introductory physics for
life sciences, (b) expand our astronomy offerings, and (c) strengthen
connections with School of Engineering faculty and
students.
Interested candidates must complete the brief online
application at https://www.mercerjobs.com and attach 1) curriculum
vitae, 2) letter of interest, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, and
4) statement of research interests. In addition, three professional
letters of reference should be submitted electronically to
balduz_jl@mercer.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and
will continue until the position is filled.
