Position Description
| The Department of Physics at the University of the Pacific is accepting applications for a 2-year Visiting Assistant Professor (non tenure track) faculty position to start in August 2017. This is a full-time benefits-eligible teaching-focused position, with an expectation of six courses per year. Pacific is renowned for its rich liberal arts education, its high quality professional schools, and the close mentoring relationship between faculty and students. We offer B.S. degrees in physics and engineering-physics, and a B.A. degree in physics designed for science teaching. The Department has grant-funded research groups in high energy theory, the astrophysics of active galactic nuclei, galaxy formation and evolution, exoplanetary systems, and K-12 science education outreach. Applicants must have a PhD. and be prepared to teach algebra-based and calculus-based introductory physics covering mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism. The ability to teach other courses such as the physics of music and introductory scientific computing is desirable. Applications will be reviewed starting December 1, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of the Pacific is an AA/EOE employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. | |
| Basic Qualifications | Applicants must have a PhD. and be prepared to teach algebra-based and calculus-based introductory physics covering mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism. |
| Additional Qualifications | The ability to teach other courses such as the physics of music and introductory scientific computing is desirable. |
| Physical Requirements | |
| Special Instructions | Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. Teaching Philosophy 4. Email addresses for three References required |
| Contact Information | Kieran Holland, Chair, Physics Department |
| Contact Email | kholland@pacific.edu |
Reference Letter Information
| Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? | Yes |
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| Minimum Number of References | 3 |
| Maximum Number of References | 3 |
| Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check |
| AA/EEO Policy Statement | University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression or mental or physical disability. |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Teaching Philosophy
