Tuesday, February 18, 2014

FT at Georgia Gwynnett College

https://jobs.ggc.edu/job-details?jobID=12506&job=physics-assistant-associat e-or-full-professor-fall-2014 

[Editor's note: GCC does not award tenure]

Physics: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Fall 2014
Faculty
Physics - 4003010150
Academic Affairs
Founded in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is the 31st member of the University System of Georgia. GGC is a premier 21st century four-year liberal arts institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools. With a current enrollment of almost 10,000 students, enrollment is projected to exceed 13,000 students within three years, including both residential and commuter students. Located in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, GGC provides a student centered, technology-enriched learning environment. Gwinnett County (pop. 850,000+) is home to a variety of businesses, including organizations involved in health care, education and information technology
In anticipation of increases in enrollment for the 2014-2015 academic year, GGC invites applicants for faculty positions in Physics starting August 1, 2014. The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of a variety of undergraduate physics and physical science courses in support of existing majors in Biology, Information Technology and Mathematics. The successful candidate will also participate in the development of new major programs as we grow. A strong commitment to undergraduate education, student engagement and participation in undergraduate research, as well as service to the school and community are expected.
GGC seeks applications for assistant, associate and full professor faculty positions to begin August 1, 2014.  Applicants should hold the doctorate or appropriate terminal degree in their discipline before or within the semester of the start date.  GGC is an institution that values and encourages innovative teaching.  In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to actively participate in scholarly activities, extensive student engagement and to contribute in the area of service to the college and community.  Advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty.  In accordance with Board of Regents Policy governing GGC faculty, successful applicants will be eligible to receive 5 or 3 year renewable appointments or one year traditional appointments may also be approved.  For more information about our college, please visit our website at www.ggc.edu.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience with excellent benefits.
Minimum
  • Doctorate degree (Ph.D.)
 
Preferred
  • College or University teaching experience.
     
Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Any resulting employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, as determined by Georgia Gwinnett College in its sole discretion. Georgia Gwinnett College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability or religion. Georgia is an open records state.
 
Physical Requirements
Position requires local travel. Ability to lift and carry files and materials. Ability to move from one office to another office on campus. Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone and in writing. Job takes place in normal environmental conditions.
Position may require non-standard work hours (nights and weekends).
Full-Time
Exempt