VAP, Widener University, PA

The Department of Physics and Astronomy of the College of Arts and Sciences at Widener University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2016.  This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of conversion to a tenure-track position beginning August 2017.


The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses for non-science majors, science majors, engineering majors, and physics majors, including lecture and lab courses at all levels of undergraduate physics. The successful candidate will develop an active on-campus research program involving undergraduates.


Required qualifications include a PhD or terminal degree in Physics. ABD will be accepted if PhD is expected by the start date.  Preference will be given to candidates with experimental fields of research.


Applicants must submit a cover letter, C.V., teaching and research statements.  Letters of recommendation will be requested only of finalists.  Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Application packets must be submitted through the job announcement igreentree link at http://www.widener.edu/jobs


Widener has a strategic commitment to building an inclusive university community whose diversity enriches the lives of all members and where our students are prepared for living in a pluralistic and ever-changing world.

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Additional Salary Information: TBD
Internal Number: V16-0002