Spelman College seeks teacher/scholar dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.
Non –Tenure Track Position
Three – Year Appointment
Lecturer of Physics
Three – Year Appointment
Lecturer of Physics
Spelman College seeks teacher/scholar dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.
The Physics Department invites applications to fill a three-year renewable appointment at the rank of Lecturer, beginning August 2015, job code TF0603. The Physics Department is committed to reforming its courses with research-based and innovative pedagogy, including active student engagement in lecture and new formats for laboratory sessions. In addition to teaching introductory courses, upper-level and capstone courses, candidates must be able to conduct research, some of which includes undergraduates, and participate in the department’s on-going curricular reform.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Physics or closely-related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and with specialties that complement the departmental research interests.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until December 12, 2014.
Competitive salary and an excellent benefits program are available. To apply for the position, please upload: a letter of interest, including job code, which identifies the position sought; curriculum vitae (with contact information); a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; statement of scholarly, creative or research interests. Excellence in teaching, research and/or scholarly or creative production, and service are required. Copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the referee or dossier. Address all referee or dossier letters to: Spelman College, Provost Faculty Human Resources Office, Attn: Ms. Karla H. Williams, Manager of Faculty Human Resources, 350 Spelman Lane, SW, Box 1209, Atlanta, GA 30314. Send all information to: www.spelman.edu/career-center/human-resources
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