Martin Methodist College
Instructor, Physics
Responsibilities:
The candidate will teach courses in Physics and Physical Science. Specifically, they will be responsible for teaching Physical Science I and II, teaching General Physics I and II (algebra-based), and developing and teaching a two-semester sequence in calculus-based physics. They will also be responsible for designing and coordinating the labs for these courses. Future responsibilities may also include developing pre-Engineering courses, such as Statics and Dynamics. Other duties may include providing service to the department, college, and community, scholarly or professional development, and advising of students. Rank is expected to be at the Instructor level (non-tenure track), but it is open based on academic background and experience.
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Physics or a Master's Degree in Engineering with at least 18 graduate hours in Physics.
Strong commitment to undergraduate education.
Experience in teaching in undergraduate courses or labs in Physics or Physical Science.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate in Physics or a related field (with 18 graduate hours in Physics).
Experience as the primary instructor of a calculus-based physics course.
Experience in designing and running labs in a variety of Physics and Physical Science courses.
Experience in teaching courses using technology, teaching hybrid courses, or teaching Physical Science as an on-line course.
Screening of applications begins in January 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; curriculum vitae; teaching philosophy; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Applications and nominations should be sent to the office of the Provost:
Dr. Judy Cheatham
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
jcheatham@martinmethodist.edu
Applications may be submitted online or via U.S. Mail. No phone calls, please.
Founded in 1870, Martin Methodist College is a four-year liberal arts college related to the Tennessee Conference of the United Methodist Church. On an historic campus located in Pulaski, Tenn., in the beautiful hills of southern Middle Tennessee, the college is convenient to both Nashville (70 miles to the north) and Huntsville, Ala. (40 miles to the south). http://www.martinmethodist.edu/
