Friday, January 8, 2016

FT, University of Virgin Islands

The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences in the College of Science and Mathematics at UVI is seeking candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the fall of 2016. Commitment to quality undergraduate teaching, continuing scholarship and university service are required.
This position supports the expansion of UVI's physics and applied mathematics offerings in the College of Science and Mathematics and on the Albert A. Sheen campus on the island of St. Croix. The successful candidate will be able to lead introductory and mid-level physics courses while also teaching introductory mathematics as needed, generally at the algebra and pre-calculus levels. The successful candidate is also expected to take advantage of opportunities for development of a research program, ranging from projects with VI-EPSCoR, to the scholarship of teaching and learning to developing activities to complement that active astrophysics research ongoing at Etelman Observatory on the St. Thomas campus.
The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status through scholarly research and teaching excellence. Appointees must be able to work productively with colleagues and students of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; serve on the University's committees; and contribute to the development of the University's Strategic Plan, Pathways to Greatness 2017 .
Open Date: 12/16/2015
Close Date: 2/29/2016
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADAACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADAaccommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at (340)693-1410.

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