This nine-month, tenure-track appointment begins in August 2015.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach physics and to participate in the teaching of non-majors science courses. Preference will be given to candidates who can also teach other areas of science and math. Other responsibilities include developing an externally-funded research program involving significant participation of undergraduate students, professional activity, and service to both the University and community. Current research areas of emphasis at JCSU include bioinformatics, biotechnology, cyber security, robotics, and renewable energy. The faculty member will be required to evaluate and use current technology in courses and to maintain a positive educational relationship with students and colleagues. Other duties include academic advising, curriculum development, and committee service and performing other duties required to meet organizational needs.
Qualifications: Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in physics or a related science with documented proof of expertise. Course development and curriculum design experience as well as evidence of a commitment to working with under-prepared students are also desirable. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach with technology. Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills are also desirable.
Files to be submitted are: 1. letter of application, 2. curriculum vita, 3. statement of teaching philosophy, 4. statement of research interests, and 5. unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts will be required of all finalists). Three signed letters of recommendation on letterhead from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching and research abilities are also required and should be scanned and sent to the same e-mail address.
Apply via electronic submission only by attaching the separate files described below to an e-mail sent to:
Office of Human Resources
Johnson C. Smith University
100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
Fax:(704) 330-1494
physicssearch@jcmail.jcsu.edu
