Assistant Professor of Physics
The School of Arts and Science at the University of Houston-Victoria is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track position in physics at the rank of assistant professor.
Required qualifications: A doctoral degree (by Aug. 15, 2014) in physics or related fields, demonstrated excellence in research and teaching, successfully completed 6 graduate level mathematics related courses, and a strong interest in teaching a variety of freshman physics and mathematics courses.
Position Summary: The appointment is a nine-month tenure track position with additional opportunities for summer teaching. Teach 9 hours per semester of undergraduate courses, including some evenings, advise students, participate in course and program development, pursue scholarly and professional activities, perform college and professional service, work cooperatively with diverse groups, perform other duties as assigned by the dean and the chair of the Division of Science, Technology and Mathematics, and work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population. See www.uhv.edu for more information.
Candidates should submit the following online at http://uhv.simplehire.com
- a cover letter relating the applicant's expertise to the qualifications listed above;
- a current curriculum vitae;
- a list of three current recommendations from people who are in a position to know the applicant's expertise, with at least one addressing teaching effectiveness;
- student teaching evaluation;
- a list of all physics and math courses taught, and
- copies of all college transcripts. (Official transcripts will be required of all finalists.)
The University of Houston-Victoria is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.
