Job Description:
The Department of Physics offers a major with several different concentrations, a minor, a major through the popular 3-2 Cooperative Engineering program, an initial certification to teach physics in secondary school, an interdisciplinary major in Mathematics-Physics, a major in Industrial Management, and courses to complement majors in other areas.
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
- Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
- A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES
Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will:
- Teach Astronomy, a two-semester algebra-based College Physics sequence, courses within the physics major, and general education courses;
- Serve as the primary operator of a newly installed 17'' Planewave telescope, train students in its use, and coordinate public viewings and outreach;
- Contribute to curriculum development and refinement;
- Provide academic advisement to students;
- Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
- Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Astronomy or Astrophysics by August 2016;
- Demonstrated evidence of potential for excellent teaching and scholarship;
- Demonstrated commitment to directing the Fredonia observatory including public outreach;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking;
- Practical proposed plan to involve undergraduates in research;
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission;
- Experience with instructional technology;
- Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, term appointed, tenure track position beginning August 2016.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
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Application Instructions:
Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Complete applications received by December 15th, 2015 will be given full consideration. Three professional reference letters are required as part of the application process.
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research Interests
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