The Department of Physics at the University of South Alabama invites applications for a Laboratory Instructor position in physics to teach introductory physics and astronomy laboratories beginning Fall Semester 2015. This is a non-tenure-track, twelve-month appointment beginning August 15, 2015 and is renewable annually. A degree in physics at the masters level or higher is required at the time of appointment. Experience with introductory astronomy laboratories is desirable. Additional qualifications are a background in experimental physics, knowledge of Windows-based personal computers, and possession of excellent communication skills. Duties of the Laboratory Instructor will include teaching introductory laboratories, general oversight of assigned laboratories, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Interested persons should send, or arrange to have sent, the following items:
- Letter of application. Although an electronic version of the letter of application is sufficient to begin consideration, University policy requires that we also have a hard copy of the application letter.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts. Although photocopies are sufficient for the initial application, official transcripts sent directly from the granting institution to the Search Committee are necessary before an on-campus interview can occur.
- Three letters of reference. Before an on-campus interview can occur, original, non-electronic letters of reference sent directly by the references to the Search Committee are required.
All application materials should be addressed to:
Lab Instructor Search Committee Chair
Department of Physics
411 University Blvd N, Rm 115
Mobile, AL 36688.
Electronic materials may be sent to physics-search@southalabama.edu. Further information about our department is available at http://physics.southalabama.edu
A completed application will be required before an on-campus interview can occur. In addition, the candidate must complete the University's Biographical Data form available on the University's web site at:
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/academicaffairs/resources/forms/BiographicalDataForm.pdf
Consideration of completed applications will begin March 9, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
