Position Description:
The Assistant Professor of Physics will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in physics (majors and non-majors) and mathematics. This is a non-tenure track position that will report to the Chair of the School of Natural Science.
Position Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Physics.
At least 18 graduate credit hours in Mathematics.
General Qualifications:
Knowledge of best practices in physics education.
Experience as an effective leader and educator in establishing goals, developing plans, making decisions and following through with directions to meet established outcomes. Function also as a collaborative team member and actively support the overall mission and goals of the University.
Must have excellent written and interpersonal communications skills with students, staff and faculty. To read, write and converse clearly in English is required.
Demonstration of innovative physics/mathematical instruction strategies.
Contact Information:
Please send resume or CV, along with letter of interest and unofficial transcripts to:
Ms. Cindy James
Kosair Charities College of Health and Natural Science
Spalding University
Louisville, KY 40203
cjames@spalding.edu
Phone: 502 873-4290
ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:
Nestled in the midst of Kentucky’s largest city, historic Spalding University combines a rich history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2500 students at the bachelors’, masters and doctoral levels, providing quality, real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.
Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission:
Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.
With a focus on community service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working adult. In addition, our unique 6-week session delivery format affords students needed scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.
Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening as well as a criminal background check.
