Monday, January 2, 2017

Assistant Professor of Physics - Shawnee State University

https://jobs.shawnee.edu/postings/3020

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Physics
Job Category Faculty
Employment Status Non-Tenured
Tenure Status of Position Tenure Track (TT)
Job Description The Department of Natural Sciences at Shawnee State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Physics at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in August 2017. Candidates should have a strong interest in undergraduate teaching and the desire to involve undergraduate students in research.


Teaching duties may include introductory physics courses at the algebra and calculus-based levels, upper-division physics, a scientific reasoning and methodology course, physical science by inquiry for education majors, and other courses as needed. Other duties include serving on department, college or university committees; engagement in professional development/scholarly activities; and a willingness to engage with students in out-of-classroom co-curricular activities.


Shawnee State University is the regional state university for South-Central Ohio. It is a primarily undergraduate, four-year public university with limited graduate degree programs. Enrollment is approximately 3,900 students. Shawnee State is located on the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Ohio – a small city nestled in a beautiful, rural area of Southern Ohio. Portsmouth is approximately an hour drive from Huntington, WV, and two hours from Columbus or Cincinnati, Ohio. Additional information about SSU is available at www.shawnee.edu.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Doctorate in Physics, Physical Science, or a related area
  2. Teaching experience at the college level
Preferred Qualifications
Institutional statement SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.
AA/EOE Statement Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status or military status.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC-P054
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/14/2017
Position End Date
Open Date 12/23/2016
Close Date 02/01/2017
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin February 1 and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be provided by Jan 31, 2017. Only online applications are accepted.

Complete your application by clicking the Apply for this Job link above and including:

  • a cover letter addressed to Dr. Roberta Milliken, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted minimum requirements of the position;
  • your curriculum vitae;
  • a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy and plans for future research involving undergraduates;
  • unofficial transcripts indicating highest degree attained; and
  • letters of recommendation from three (3) professional or academic references addressed to Dr. Roberta Milliken, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences.

REFERENCES REQUIRED: The References you provide receive an email (when the search committee commences review of qualified candidates) containing a unique link that allows them to respond confidentially.

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview may be required to present a teaching lecture and laboratory demonstration of their instructional abilities. Specific questions regarding this position may be directed to thamilton@shawnee.edu.

Shawnee State offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications) including an attractive benefits package (see Overview of Employee Benefits for more information). Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for AY17/18. Official transcripts and background check are required prior to hire.
Quick Link for Internal Postings http://jobs.shawnee.edu/postings/3020

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Teaching Philosophy
  4. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Official Transcripts
  2. Other Document1
  3. Other Document2

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this position/employment opportunity?
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