Westminster College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Physics to begin in August 2016. The 24-credit annual teaching assignment will include lower-division courses for both majors and non-majors, along with upper-division courses in physics and potentially astronomy. We are willing to consider candidates with expertise in any area of Physics who demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and a commitment to liberal arts education. We particularly seek candidates with expertise in Astronomy or Astrophysics, as well as candidates who have a strong interest (and ideally, experience) in teaching using methods developed and supported by Physics Education research.
We seek colleagues who are prepared to facilitate the learning of all students, including those from groups underrepresented in higher education (such as students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students). As part of our work to promote diversity in STEM fields, we are the only post-secondary institution in the state of Utah awarded grant funding by the US Department of Education to host the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. Additionally, we were selected in a national competition to participate in the Teaching to Increase Diversity and Equity in STEM (TIDES) Institute of the Association of American Colleges and Universities.
The Physics Program has a strong commitment to teaching, interdisciplinary work, and undergraduate research. We are housed in the Meldrum Science Center, which opened in 2010. A LEED platinum certified building, this facility provides integrated research spaces and classrooms designed to foster high-impact learning practices. Information on the Physics program can be found at .
Minimum qualifications:
Ph.D. (completed by August 2016) in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or related area, and successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Preferred qualifications:
Expertise in Astronomy, Astrophysics and/or successful teaching using methods developed and supported by Physics Education research.
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Application & Supplemental Information:
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Please apply for this position at . Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. This position is contingent on budgetary approval.
About Westminster:
Westminster is a nationally recognized, comprehensive liberal arts college. With a broad array of graduate and undergraduate programs, Westminster is distinguished by its unique environment for learning. Westminster prepares students for success through active and engaged learning, real world experiences and its vibrant campus community. Westminster's unique location, adjacent to the Rocky Mountains and to the dynamic city of Salt Lake, further enrich the college experience. For more information visit .
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