Thursday, April 24, 2014

VAP at Rhode Island College

Assistant Professor, Physics
RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE
Anticipated Vacancy
One-year limited term position
Fall 2014


The Physical Sciences Department at Rhode Island College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Physics. This is a one-year limited term position. The position is pending budgetary approval; final appointment is subject to available funding.

We are looking for a candidate capable of teaching both introductory and upper level physics courses.

The Physical Sciences Department consists of 5 physicists, 8 chemists, 2 earth scientists and 1 science educator and offers undergraduate degrees in both chemistry and physics. In the physics and physical sciences programs we teach a wide range of students, including traditional physics majors, physics majors with an interest in secondary education and students interested in middle school science and elementary education. We also provide service courses for biology, mathematics, radiation technology majors and the general education population. We have a strong commitment to engaging undergraduates in research with the majority of our students participating in some research while they are at the College.

Required qualifications include: Ph.D. in Physics; demonstrated teaching experience.

Application deadline: Open until filled.

IMPORTANT: For full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see our web site at https://employment.ric.edu/

Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College's PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.