VAP at Catawba College NC [Jan 2015]

Catawba College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position; the position can begin in January, 2015 and serve through the 2015-16 academic year. It is preferred that applicants for this position hold a Ph.D. in physics; ABD will be considered. The position's primary responsibility will be to teach lecture and laboratory for General Physics as well as general education science offerings. Catawba College does not offer an undergraduate major in Physics, so preference will be given to applicants whose teaching and research interests are suitable for undergraduate research with chemistry, biology or environmental science students. Candidates with interests in offering sustainable technology coursework to complement the college's environmental science programs are encouraged to apply; interests in physics applications within the health sciences are also welcomed. Opportunities to participate in the college's honors and first-year seminar courses are also available. Catawba College provides an education focused on an institutional philosophy of a liberal education, which entails a broad range of knowledge, intellectual and practical skills, and individual and social responsibility fostered and developed in all academic programs, including general education and majors, and from the freshman to senior years. The college's mission is to provide "students an education rich in personal attention that blends the knowledge and competencies of liberal studies with career preparation" and to enable "students to reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens." Further information on the college can be found at: www.catawba.edu. Catawba is located in Salisbury, North Carolina, and is 45 minutes from Charlotte, NC and Greensboro, NC. It is also within a half-day's drive of the Appalachian Mountains and the coast. The College maintains research and educational laboratories equipped with instrumentation including IR, NMR, GC/MS, HPLC, ICP, UV-Vis, Fluorescence, Epifluorescence, and SEM, as well as a Molecular Genetics lab. The on-campus 189-acre Catawba Ecological Preserve contains a diverse wetlands habitat. Applications will only be accepted electronically and should include the following as a single PDF file: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) statement of teaching philosophy & experience, (4) research proposal (5) unofficial copies of transcripts, and (6) contact information for three references. Electronic applications and inquiries should be sent to Dr. Carol Ann Miderski, physicssearch@catawba.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and the priority deadline is September 15, 2014. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the availability of funds. The College strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. Catawba College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.