The Department of Physics at Bradley University invites applications
for a full-time, one-year temporary Visiting Assistant Professor
position to begin August 15, 2017, with the possibility of renewal
beyond the one-year term.
Candidates must have a MS or PhD preferred in Physics or a
related discipline and must demonstrate genuine interest in
undergraduate
education. The department encourages applications from candidates who
could engage students in laboratory and who also have an interest in
interactive teaching methods. We seek a conscientious teacher and a
practicing physicist who will thrive in a four-year, liberal arts
institution where close contact and collaboration with students are the
norm. The successful candidate will typically teach four courses or
equivalents per semester, with the possibility of one course equivalent
for conducting research with undergraduate student collaborators
Qualified candidates should submit electronically (1) a letter of
application, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, and (3) a statement of teaching
philosophy and experience. In addition, candidates should arrange for
two letters of recommendation to physicssearch@bradley.edu.
For inquiries, email Prof. Paul Wang, Chair, Department of Physics at physicssearch@bradley.edu.
For full consideration, complete applications should be received
by April 30, 2017. Applications received after that date may be
considered
until the position is filled.
Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Bradley
University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois,
offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students the
opportunities, choices and resources of a larger university and the
personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller
university. Bradley offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and
graduate academic programs in business, communications, education,
engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and
technology. The University is located on an 85-acre campus in the
largest metropolitan area in central Illinois.
Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to
attracting
qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
