The Department of Engineering
Physics invites applications for two tenure track Assistant Professor positions
in Physics. Salary is competitive with excellent benefits. Start date is August
24, 2015.
Qualifications: Ph.D. (by June 30, 2015) in Physics
or Astronomy. Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of
teaching experience; two semesters as a half-time teaching assistant in
graduate school meet this qualification.
Applicants must demonstrate a strong
commitment to undergraduate education and present evidence or aptitude for
excellent teaching. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is
willingness to collaborate with both students and faculty and to become
involved in university service.
Applicants must demonstrate the
potential for continued professional activity. Physicists and astronomers of
any specialization, including Physics Education Research, are encouraged to
apply. Preference will be given to those who present a plan for involving
undergraduates in research.
Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of this position will be to
teach and contribute to the development of courses and laboratories in algebra-
and calculus-based introductory physics (including modern physics) and physical
science, and potentially teach upper division courses based on departmental
need. Professional activity is expected, as is participation in department,
college, and university service.
Department Information: The Engineering Physics Department is part of the College
of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science. Currently the department consists of
eight full-time tenure/tenure track positions and two full-time academic staff.
The department offers undergraduate degrees in Engineering Physics and
Microsystems and Nanomaterials.
Facilities include a
state-of-the-art optics lab, a research-grade Materials Fabrication and
Nano-Characterization facility, a sensors lab, and a machine shop that is
accessible to students.
Introductory physics classrooms are
studio style with section sizes of about 50 students to support interactive
teaching and learning.
Go to http://www.uwplatt.edu/engineering-physics for
further information about the department and the position
Campus Information: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866,
enrolls about 8,000 students in 42 baccalaureate and 6 master's programs. It possesses
institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial
technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located
in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers
excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities,
outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries.
UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of
Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
Special Notes: The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to
recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community
of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The
names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their
identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon
request. A criminal background check is required for employment.
In compliance with the Clery Act of
1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Crime Statistics Report is
available at http://www.uwplatt.edu/files/police/2014ASR.pdf.
Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608-342-1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.
To Ensure Consideration: To ensure full consideration applications should be
received by December 1, 2014. Review will continue until the positions are
filled.
To Apply: The following items are required for your application to be
considered.
- Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
- A curriculum vitae
- A separate statement of professional interests and proposed research
- A separate statement of teaching philosophy and experience
- A separate statement describing a history of working with or demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other issues of historic marginalization
- Contact information for three professional references, at least two of whom can address the candidates teaching
Questions
about this position may be addressed to:
Dr. Andrew Pawl
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Engineering Physics Department
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Phone: 608-342-6160
pawla@uwplatt.edu
Online App. Form: https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&JobOpeningId=9992&Po stingSeq=1
Dr. Andrew Pawl
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Engineering Physics Department
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Phone: 608-342-6160
pawla@uwplatt.edu
Online App. Form: https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&JobOpeningId=9992&Po stingSeq=1
