Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will have to teach effectively in both lecture and laboratory settings at the undergraduate level, servicing students of physics, pre-engineering, and other science and pre-professional disciplines. It is also desirable for the successful candidate to be able to provide research opportunities for undergraduate students.
RANK & SALARY: Temporary Instructor. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit:http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: M.S. in Physics and additional graduate level work. Strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and beginning levels. Experience in working in an instructional or research laboratory setting with undergraduate physics majors, as well as majors from other disciplines. Must be an adept public speaker.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Physics or very closely related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates whose specialization of research will provide opportunities for collaborative work with existing physics faculty and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives within the university. Post-doctoral experience with a strong record of independent research. Commitment to teach both physics and astronomy at beginning undergraduate levels.
Application Instructions:
Complete applications include:
1. Letter of application
2. Current curriculum vita or resume
3. Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three current professional references, to be contacted at the time of interview, or asked to send letters
4. Unofficial academic transcript copies, official transcripts required of selected candidates
5. Statement of research interests and proposed research program to be carried out at WIU
6. Statement of teaching interest and philosophy
Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/
**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.
Screening will take place on a rolling basis as needs arise in the department.
Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Dr. Mark Boley at mfmsb@wiu.edu
For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu
