Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Instructor, Shippensburg University Physics

The Shippensburg University Physics Department is inviting applications for a one year, full time, temporary position, at the Instructor level, starting in August 2017. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate physics lecture and lab courses. Teaching assignments may include nights and/or weekends as well as distance or continuing education. In addition, faculty members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Candidates must be ABD toward a Ph.D. in Physics by the time of appointment. As part of a successful on-campus interview process, candidates will be expected to provide a demonstration of teaching effectiveness at all levels of the physics curriculum and give evidence of a strong commitment to understanding diverse populations.

A Ph.D. in Physics by the time of appointment is preferred, as is prior teaching experience.

All candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. For an application to be considered complete, candidates must submit a curriculum vitae, statement describing research and teaching interests and background related to the position, along with undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial for application, official prior to interview). The applicant should arrange to have three letters of reference either attached to their application or sent to the department. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Search committee contact:
Dr. Michael Cohen
717-477-1570
mrcohe@ship.edu