Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Physics or Meteorology
Penn State Wilkes-Barre invites applications for a faculty position in Astronomy, Physics or Meteorology, Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track, 36 weeks), to begin August 2015 or as negotiated.
Responsibilities: Teach an average of three courses (9 credits) each semester. Courses will include physics for science and engineering majors as well as introductory courses in astronomy and/or meteorology. Courses will be taught using traditional, online and/or hybrid modes and may be delivered to other Penn State Campuses. Publish in refereed journals. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Involve students in undergraduate research activities. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities. The campus houses the Friedman Observatory containing at 16 inch Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain LX200 telescope and the selected candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in revitalizing the observatory and using it for the benefit of the campus and the community at large. The campus also has a modest weather station for teaching purposes.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics or related area completed no later than August 2015. Evidence of potential in research and publication is expected. Commitment to high quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.
Campus Information: Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 600 students; about 20% are adult learners. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as eight baccalaureate degrees (Administration of Justice, Business, Rehabilitation & Human Services, Corporate Communication, Electrical Engineering Technology, English, Information Science & Technology, and Surveying Engineering) and four associate degrees (Business administration, Information Science and Technology, Letters, Arts and Sciences, and Surveying Engineering Technology).
Students and faculty at Penn State Wilkes-Barre have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting.
For more information about the campus, visit http://wb.psu.edu/
Inquires about the position should be addressed Dr. Albert Lozano-Nieto, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Wilkes-Barre. E-mail:axl17@psu.edu. Telephone: (570) 675-9254.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references.
Application review begins March 1, 2015 and continues until a suitable candidate is found.
Apply to job 55605 at http://www.psu.jobs
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