Fixed Term Instructor, Minnesota State Mankato

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Job Title:	Physics, Instructor (AA17058)
Opening Date:	02/10/2016
Application Deadline:	Screening of candidates will start on March 2, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.
Salary:	Depends on Qualifications
Position:	Nine Month Fixed Term Appointment* (Fixed-term employment terminates at the end of the appointment period and carries no implication for future employment)
Date of Appointment:	August 15, 2016
Location:	Minnesota State Mankato, Minnesota

Responsibilities  Benefits  Supplemental Questions   Teaching lower division physics courses including laboratories. Teaching physics courses for education majors. Typical teaching load is 24 credits per year. Contribute to program development and scholarly activities in the department. Contributing to student growth. Service to the department, college, university and community.  Required Qualifications: Masters degree or higher in Physics conferred on an official transcript by August 8, 2016. Interest and ability to effectively teach college level introductory physics courses, including laboratories.  Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in physics Excellence in teaching physics courses at the college or university level. Excellence in communication with students, faculty and staff. Evidence and willingness to work as part of a team. Demonstrated commitment for fostering a diverse working and learning environment  Additional Information: Information describing the Department of Physics and Astronomy can be found at http://cset.mnsu.edu/pa/. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu. *Please note that this is a fixed-term (non-tenure track) appointment. A fixed-term appointment is an appointment for a limited period of time and is to be used only when the position to be filled is clearly of a temporary nature or when a permanent position needs to be filled for a temporary period. Fixed-term employment terminates at the end of the appointment period and carries no implication for future employment. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfm. A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee. Cover Letter addressing teaching interests and philosophy Resume/Curriculum Vitae Contact information for three (3) references (including 2 references who can address the candidates' teaching ability) Unofficial Transcripts of all completed degrees CONTACT INFORMATION: Youwen Xu, Chair Physics and Astronomy Minnesota State University, Mankato TN 141 Trafton Science Center, North Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-5742 TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 Fax: 507-389-1095 Email: youwen.xu@mnsu.edu *Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/index.html. NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Minnesota State Mankato, Minnesota