Director of Laboratories at Kansas State University

The Director of Laboratories at the KSU Department of Physics is responsible for the coordination of instructional support for the Department’s undergraduate courses, training and oversight of teaching assistants, coordinating assessment of learning outcomes, developing new and innovative instruction and preparing instruction-related proposals for external and internal funding. The teaching load of the Director will primarily involve one introductory course in physics or astronomy per semester. The Director oversees approximately 30 graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

The Department applies new pedagogical methods and technology in its introductory and advanced undergraduate courses and seeks to expand these methods. [See Am J. Phys. 74 1077-84, (2006)] The Director of Laboratories will actively collaborate with faculty in facilitating these changes.

VAP at Reed College

Reed College invites applications for a possible One-Year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment in Physics, beginning in August, 2011. The position is open to strong candidates of any research focus; our main selection criterion will be the promise of outstanding teaching. The appointment entails classroom and laboratory instruction of bright and engaged undergraduates and close supervision of senior thesis students. PhD required, postdoctoral and teaching experience desirable.

Electronic applications are required and must be sent as PDF (preferred) or Word attachments. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and description of teaching and research interests to phys1-visitor.search@reed.edu, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to this same email address. If letters of recommendation must be sent via hard copy, please have them submitted to Physics Search, c/o Karin Purdy, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland OR 97202. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but they should be received by March 1, 2011 to guarantee full consideration.

Education Manager at University of Manchester Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

With the development of our new Discovery Centre at Jodrell Bank, we have an exciting opportunity for an Education Manager. With responsibility for overseeing, developing and implementing our education Programme for Schools groups of all ages, you will be involved in marketing activities for the programme as well as developing and delivering Astronomy and Physics content and materials.

With qualifications in Physics and Astronomy you will have significant experience of creating and delivering education programme sessions, along with experience of working with groups/visitors in a science centre or similar enviornment.

TT at High Point University

High Point University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in experimental physics, computational physics or astronomy starting in August, 2011. A Ph.D. in physics or astronomy is required, and experience teaching undergraduates is preferred. The BS physics program at High Point University was started in August, 2010, with a focus on creative and contemporary teaching, computational physics, undergraduate research, and a commitment to mentoring. We seek a dynamic individual who will embrace these values and will contribute to the growth of the major. Department teaching responsibilities include first-year seminar courses, general education courses for non-science majors, service courses for science majors, and courses for physics majors.

Interested candidates should send paper or electronic copies (pdf only) of (1) a cover letter; (2) CV; (3) undergraduate and graduate transcripts (copies of official transcripts are acceptable); (4) a statement of teaching experience, that describes approaches to teaching both science and non-science majors, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and examples of classroom practice; (5) a statement of research interests describing how you would involve undergraduates; and (6) three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Aaron Titus, Department of Chemistry and Physics, High Point University, 833 Montlieu Avenue, High Point, NC 27262. Email: atitus@highpoint.edu

Startup funds may be available. Applications received by February 28, 2011 will be assured of full consideration. Applications may be accepted until the position is filled. To learn more about High Point University, visit http://www.highpoint.edu and to learn more about the physics program, visit http://physics.highpoint.edu.

Three postdocs at University of Maine

NOTE: This is not an approved ad yet, but we don't expect it to change significantly. We will post an official announcement when the positions are approved by the administration, which should be in the next couple of weeks. (Really.) If you have questions, contact John Thompson (john.thompson@umit.maine.edu; 207-581-1030). If you want to submit an application, they will be accepted as soon as possible.

Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Associates
Center for Research in STEM Education
The University of Maine
Orono, Maine

The Center for Research in STEM Education (Maine RiSE Center) at the University of Maine has three postdoctoral research associate positions requiring expertise in discipline-based education research in physical science or mathematics.

The successful candidates will play an important role in the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership Project, a multi-million-dollar Math and Science Partnership (MSP) project through the Maine RiSE Center, to target the teaching and learning of physical sciences in grades 6-9 as well as the preparation of science teachers at the University of Maine. The project includes (1) the selection and implementation of coherent, research-supported curricula, (2) provision of ongoing intensive professional development, (3) assessment of the impact of the curricular implementation on student learning, (4) reform of university-level STEM instruction. Postdoctoral associates may be involved in research and implementation in one or more aspects of the project.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in the physical or earth sciences, mathematics, science or mathematics education or a closely related field, have a strong record in discipline-based education research, and have experience in teaching. Preference will be given to those who have experience working with middle and/or high school teachers.

These positions are twelve-month appointments, with the possibility of renewal. The start date is flexible, but preference is to start in the spring of 2011.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, summary of research accomplishments, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of three representative publications, and the names and addresses (including e-mail and phone) of at least three references to:
**Postdoctoral Position, c/o Ms. Leisa Preble, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Maine, 5709 Bennett Hall, Orono, ME04469-5709; Tel. (207) 581-1016; Fax (207) 581-3410.
**Electronic submissions are encouraged. Materials may be submitted electronically to *Leisa.Preble@umit.maine.edu*.

For more information about the RiSE Center, please see http://www.umaine.edu/center. For information about the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership project, see http://www.umaine.edu/mainepsp. Application review will begin once the positions are officially approved and advertised, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Directorship at University of Maine

The National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE Institutional Transformation
project at the University of Maine seeks an individual to serve as a change
agent in the position of Director of the ADVANCE Rising Tide Center. This
is a full-time, 12-month appointment with funding guaranteed for a 5-year
period. The Director will provide day-to-day leadership for the programs
focusing on the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women faculty in
science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM) and social and
behavioral science (SBS) disciplines. In doing so, the Director will
collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of co-principal investigators and
professional staff members to address issues that have been identified as
barriers for women in these fields and will coordinate activities with
internal and external advisory committees, evaluators, and the NSF ADVANCE
Program Office. The Director reports to the Principal Investigator (Senior
Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost).

VAP at Luther College

Luther College invites applications for a Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Physics, a one-year leave replacement position beginning Fall 2011; potential for renewal for a second year.

Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred at time of appointment; exceptional ABDs will be considered (Instructor rank). The ideal applicant will specialize in environmental physics with a focus on energy production and usage. Seek candidates who are able to contribute to the physics program at all levels, the pre-engineering program, the environmental studies program and broad general education programs. Candidates should be committed to teaching physics at an undergraduate liberal arts college.

Responsibilities: Teaching load is the equivalent of 7 courses (typically three fall term, one in January term and three spring term) and will include both lecture courses and labs. Luther provides an environment in which innovative, interdisciplinary and collaborative teaching is encouraged and collaborative research with students is an essential part of what we do. For further information see http://www.luther.edu/academics/dean/openings/

VAP or VP at Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges

VISITING PROFESSOR POSITION IN PHYSICS The Joint Science Department (www.jsd.claremont.edu) of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges (three of the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges) seeks to hire a visiting professor in physics beginning in August 2011. Up to a three-year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual review, will be made with an option for a second three-year term; rank will be either Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Professor depending on experience. This interdisciplinary department comprises biology, chemistry, and physics faculty. The physics discipline also oversees an active pre-engineering program. We seek exceptional individuals with demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics or an engineering-related field and be able to teach a range of upper-division and entry-level courses. At the foot of the San Gabriel mountains, thirty miles east of Los Angeles, The Claremont Colleges are within a one-hour drive of Caltech, UCLA, USC, UC Irvine and UC Riverside. Please apply online at https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/home.php. Upload a cover letter, a c.v., a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references. Direct inquiries to Professor Steve Naftilan at snaftilan@jsd.claremont.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 28th and will continue until the position is filled.

TT at University of Denver

Assistant Professor - Quantitative Research Methods Program – Tenure Track

The QRM Program is in the Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology Domain in the Morgridge College of Education (MCE). Candidates are expected to be scholars and practitioners in research methods who are actively involved in developing their research agendas in applied research in the social sciences. The desired candidate will have an excellent academic record of teaching quantitative research methods, teaching or research experience in program evaluation, and substantive research interest in P-20 education.

For all positions salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All appointments will commence on September 1, 2011. Screening of applications will begin on January 15th, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled. For more detailed information on these positions please go to www.du.edu/education.

TT at University of Denver

Assistant Professor – Teacher Education Program – Tenure Track

Teacher preparation is an integral part of the mission of the Morgridge College of Education (MCE), and is placed within a collaborative of P-20 teacher and leadership preparation programs. We seek a candidate with expertise in preparing teachers for best practice in support of STEM, gifted and talented, English language learners, special education areas, urban environments and diverse underserved populations.

For all positions salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All appointments will commence on September 1, 2011. Screening of applications will begin on January 15th, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled. For more detailed information on these positions please go to www.du.edu/education.

TT at University of Denver

Assistant Professor – Curriculum and Instruction – Tenure Track

We seek a candidate with expertise in the area of K-12 with specific background or interest in working with culturally diverse, underserved populations. This position requires an innovative thinker who can teach graduate courses in face-to-face and distance learning contexts; supervise graduate students and direct doctoral dissertations. A strong background in one or more of the following areas is required: curriculum and instruction; designing, implementing, and/or evaluating programs; new information technologies and digital literacy; experience in building collaborative institutional and community partnerships; and STEM. Demonstrated experience or potential in teaching, research, and securing external funding is desired.

For all positions salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All appointments will commence on September 1, 2011. Screening of applications will begin on January 15th, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled. For more detailed information on these positions please go to www.du.edu/education.To apply for these positions, please visit our website at www.dujobs.org .

Directorship at Kansas State University

Director of Academic Support
Department of Physics
Kansas State University

The Director of Academic Support at the KSU Department of Physics is responsible for the coordination of instructional support for the Department’s undergraduate courses, training and oversight of teaching assistants, coordinating assessment of learning outcomes, developing new and innovative instruction and preparing instruction-related proposals for external and internal funding. The teaching load of the Director will primarily involve one introductory course in physics or astronomy per semester. The Director oversees approximately 30 graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

Research Scientist at Indiana University

Research Scientist, Research Associate, or Post-doctoral Research Analyst

The Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research (CPR) seeks to
appoint an Assistant/Associate Research Scientist, Research Associate, or
Post-doctoral Research Analyst to join our team of creative, productive
higher education researchers and assessment professionals. (Research
scientist appointments require a doctorate, with rank based on experience.)
CPR hosts the National Survey of Student Engagement and five other national
survey projects – Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement, Faculty
Survey of Student Engagement, Law School Survey of Student Engagement,
College Student Experiences Questionnaire, and the Strategic National Arts
Alumni Project – as well as other research and service projects focused on
student success. CPR personnel conduct sponsored research and work with
institutional researchers, assessment professionals, academic leaders, and
college and university presidents to aid institutional improvement efforts.

Director of Undergraduate Laboratories at Washington State University

Applications are sought for the position of Director of Undergraduate Laboratories in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. This is a permanent, 10-month* appointment, Administrative/Professional position. Responsibilities are as follows: (1) Supervision of instruction in introductory laboratories for about 800 students per semester. (2) Supervision of two scientific instructional technicians who have responsibilities in supporting the laboratories and lecture demonstrations. (3) Coordination of scheduling and grading of the laboratories and tutorials; oversight of about 25 teaching assistants in laboratories and tutorial sessions. (4) Instruction of Teaching Physics Laboratories (PHYS 598), a one-credit course intended to train teaching assistants in the goals of experiments and in effective methods to promote student learning. (5) Development of laboratory experiences and tutorial sessions that foster learning and integrate well with the lectures.

Instructor at Santa Monica Community College

DUTIES: Teach lecture and laboratory physics courses from the descriptive through calculus based level; responsible for the development of physics laboratory experiments and demonstrations; maintain office hours; participate in the development and evaluation of course materials, selection of textbooks, academic and career advisement, staff development programs and college departmental, and faculty organization activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters in physics, astronomy or astrophysics; OR Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy and Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics; ORThe equivalent* OR Possession of an appropriate valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the specified subject area(s).

For more information, see: http://careers.aapt.org/jobs/3870087/physics-instructor

Program Director at Johns Hopkins

General Description:
Essential Duties: ? Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the School?s vision for distance education. ? Lead teams of writers and subject matter experts to produce instructional materials that are functional, informative, and consistent with sound instructional design principles. ? Collaborate, consult with, and train faculty and associates on the effective use of instructional design strategies, web-based resources and tools, and multimedia technologies to improve teaching for online delivery. ? Design and conduct mixed-method research/evaluation studies to examine the effects of various components of online delivery on learning and present results to professional groups. ? Facilitate the use a systematic assessment-based instructional design process to create online activities and assessments that effectively meet targeted learning outcomes. ? Manage project timelines and coordinate with web developers and multimedia specialists to meet project deliverables. This candidate will provide leadership in a growing team to support new online learning initiatives. An ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented team player who is capable of participating in high collaborative instructional development processes and activities. The candidate must have strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with multiple constituencies in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Also, it is important that the candidate has the ability to exercise independent judgment and solve problems in creative and productive ways. The candidate must have knowledge of pedagogical issues related to online teaching and learning, adult learning, and current and emerging instructional technologies, as well as basic knowledge of streaming audio and video, compression methods, file types, formats, and graphic design elements appropriate for online instruction. The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to train one-on-one and in a group setting. Qualifications:

Lecturer at CUNY

Job Title: Lecturer - Mathematics Education
Location: City College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

GENERAL DUTIES:
Performs teaching and related faculty functions in area(s) of expertise as noted below.

CONTRACT TITLE: Lecturer
FLSA: Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
Responsibilities include teaching mathematics classes in the middle and secondary mathematics education programs and participating in course development, program assessment, student advisement, and service to the school and community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's degree area(s) of expertise and other qualifications noted below as being necessary for satisfactory performance of job duties. Also required is the ability to teach successfully.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
A master's degree in mathematics is preferred. Additional graduate level coursework in mathematics or mathematics education preferred.

TT at University of Chicago

The University of Chicago, Department of Psychology, is seeking to make a faculty appointment in cognitive psychology at the Associate Professor level. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on attention and perceptual processes in human cognition and demonstrates a strong potential for interdisciplinary connections (e.g., with social and developmental perspectives). For information about the faculty, department, and interdisciplinary opportunities, see http://psychology.uchicago.edu/about/index.shtml. Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website http://tinyurl.com/2ga6g7m. Applications are required to include 1) a brief cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vita, 3) a statement of research interests, 4) a teaching statement and 5) three representative publications. The application process will continue until the position is filled or until the application deadline of February 7, 2011.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

TT at Hamline University

Assistant Professor - Teacher Education - Science, Math, Technology

Hamline University

Hamline University's School of Education seeks an informed, actively engaged, early-career scholar for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the Teacher Education Department, with supportive assignments in the Center for Global and Environmental Education (CEGEE). The appointment begins Fall 2011, with the possibility of summer employment.

An earned doctorate in science, math, and/or technology, with significant preparation in teacher education and pedagogical applications supportive of inquiry methods, is required. Applicants with prior teaching experience at the university level and at least three years of experience working as a licensed teacher in P-12 learning environments, preferably in urban school settings, are encouraged to apply. All candidates must have a rich experience and deep interest in working with aspiring and practicing teachers at the undergraduate and graduate levels and support alternative pathways to teacher preparation. Also preferred is someone who can work across community sectors in support of teachers' content knowledge, quantitative skills, and pedagogical applications and the learning success of children and adolescents, regardless of personal circumstances and/or cultural/ethnic background. A deep respect and reverence for humanity and STEM areas is preferred.

Long-term VAP at Lawrence University

The Department of Physics at Lawrence University invites applications for a three-year appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics to start 9/1/11. Applicants must hold the Ph.D. degree in physics or a closely related discipline and demonstrate genuine interest in working with undergraduates. 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. Prior teaching and/or postdoctoral experience preferred.

Letters of application with a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a research interests statement, vitae, and two letters of recommendation should be sent to: Dr. Jeffrey A Collett, Department of Physics, 711 E. Boldt Way—SPC 24, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI 54911. Evaluation of candidates will begin on March 21 and continue until the position is filled. Additional information about Lawrence and the Department may be found at http://www.lawrence.edu/physics. AA/EEO: Lawrence University encourages applications from members of groups underrepresented in the physics community.

VAP at Whittier College

Whittier College, a small (1500 undergraduates), independent Liberal Arts College located about 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, invites applications for a one-year full-time teaching appointment in the Department of Physics and Astronomy starting September 2011. A Ph.D. in Physics is preferred and teaching experience using student-centered interactive pedagogies is a definite plus. Excellence in teaching is our main consideration. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses both for non-science students and for pre-health students.

To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and three letters of recommendation to Prof. S. Lagan, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Whittier College, 13406 E. Philadelphia Street, P.O. Box 634, Whittier, CA 90608. Electronic submissions may be sent to slagan@whittier.edu. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Please visit our website at web.whittier.edu/physweb/2011position.htm for more details on the position.

VAP at Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology invites applications for a renewable one-year Visiting Faculty position in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics (PEP) beginning in August 2011. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate level lecture and laboratory courses. A Ph.D. in physics or astronomy is required and postdoctoral research experience is preferred. We seek an energetic individual who is eager to teach undergraduates including non-physics majors. Besides teaching responsibilities, we expect the successful candidate to participate in ongoing research activities as well as developing new research efforts. PEP particularly welcomes independently funded research activities and those involving undergraduates.

The deadline for receipt of applications is March 15, 2011. Applicants should submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a statement of teaching experience, (3) a brief summary of research interests, and (4) arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted before the application deadline. Interested candidates should send applications to Professor Christopher Search, De partment of Physics, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 07030, or by email in pdf format to csearch@stevens.edu with “Physics Visiting Faculty Position” in the subject line. Qualified female and minority candidates are particularly urged to apply. Stevens Institute of Technology does not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, liability for service in the armed forces, or status as a disabled veteran.

VAP at Wabash College

Applications are invited for a one-year visiting position at the assistant professor level beginning July 1, 2011. ABD required; Ph.D. preferred. Candidates should be committed to excellent and innovative teaching, able to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses, and eager to work in a department that values close interaction with faculty and students. A Tier-I liberal arts college, Wabash offers a competitive salary and support for faculty development. For more information about the department and the college, please visit: http://www.wabash.edu/academics/physics/. Applicants should send a letter of application, vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of personal teaching philosophy tailored for the liberal arts environment, and three recent letters of recommendation to Dennis Krause, Chair, Physics Dept., Wabash College, P.O. Box 352, Crawfordsville, IN 47933-0352. Electronic applications are encouraged, with all files submitted in pdf-format (including signed application letter) to kraused@wabash.edu. Review of applications will begin March 11, and will continue until the position is filled. Wabash College, a liberal arts college committed to the undergraduate education of men, encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE.

[Ed. note: Ellie Sayre teaches at Wabash and is happy to talk to PER people about the Department and the College.]

Non-TT at University of Illinois Springfield

The Astronomy-Physics Program at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) seeks applications for a non-tenure track instructor in physics. UIS offers calculus-based introductory physics for chemistry, pre-med, and other health science majors. The successful candidate must have a minimum of an MS in Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry or a closely related field completed before August 15, 2011; documented experience teaching introductory calculus-based physics and a background that demonstrates excellence in physics pedagogy. Responsibilities include: teaching introductory calculus-based health science physics (with laboratory) at the undergraduate level; developing a new physical science with lab course for the general education curriculum; and assisting with operation of the campus astronomical observatory. The candidate is expected to meet UIS’ high standards of teaching. The search committee will begin reviewing applications February 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Using “ASP Instructor Position” in the subject line applicants should email a single PDF file containing a letter of application, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, a curriculum vitae, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts to jmart5@uis.edu. Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation emailed to the same address.

T or TT or Visiting Professor at Kuwait University

The Department of Physics, Faculty of Science invites applications for several faculty positions to being in September 2011. The positions are available at the ranks of Assistant, Associate of Full Professor. Visiting Professor appointments for one year are also available. The areas of specializations being actively sought include:

Engineering Physics in phototonics of optoelectronics, Environmental Physics-Remote Sensing, Radiation & Medical Physics, Theoretical Astrophysics, Outstanding applicants from other areas in physics will also be considered.

The required qualifications include: Ph.D. from reputable university, one year of university teaching experience, research experience & significant publication record in international journals, excellent command of the English language, Bachelor’s GPA min of 3.0 on 4 point scale.

More information can be found here: http://careers.aapt.org/jobs/3843507/physics-professor-kuwait-university

Postdocs at Carnegie Mellon

PostPIER is a post-doctoral training program to be funded by the Institute
of Education Sciences that aims to train a “new breed” of learning
scientists who will acquire the skills and experience necessary to advance
our knowledge about human learning and to translate that knowledge into
effective instruction. This program is built upon our successful
pre-doctoral training program.

We seek applicants from strong doctoral programs in areas such as
psychology, computer science, or STEM education. Selected trainees will work
with faculty in CMU’s Department of Psychology, Human Computer Interaction
Institute, or the Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center. Training will
focus on cognitive, metacognitive, and/or motivational foundations for
developing and implementing evidence-based instructional methods that can
improve teaching and learning in authentic educational settings. Content
emphasis will be closely related to the development and efficacy goals in
IES programs in Cognition and Student Learning, Math and Science Education,
and Educational Technology.

VAP at Bates College

The Bates College Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications from physicists for a position as Visiting Assistant Professor for 2011-12 with likely renewal for 2012-13. The successful candidate must demonstrate interest in teaching in a vigorous undergraduate program, welcome the opportunity for close interaction with students, and be able to guide research by advanced undergraduate physics majors. Experimentalists preferred. Outstanding applicants who are ABD will be considered. Salary is competitive.

TT at Monmouth College

Monmouth College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Physics Department beginning in August 2011. Rank open. We will consider candidates from all sub-disciplines, but those with a background in biophysics, condensed matter, or AMO are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates from underrepresented groups are also especially encouraged to apply.

Ph.D. by time of arrival required. The successful candidate will be committed to undergraduate teaching excellence, scholarly activity, and Monmouth’s liberal arts mission, including participation in Monmouth’s Integrated Studies program. Normal teaching load is 21-24 semester hours per year.

Review of applications will begin February 28, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, including a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, a plan for scholarly activity, three letters of reference, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to: Christopher Fasano, Chair, Physics Search Committee, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL by e-mail to facultysearch@monmouthcollege.edu. Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

TT at Seton Hall University

The Department of Physics at Seton Hall University invites applications to fill a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position beginning the Fall 2010 semester. We seek a candidate who demonstrates excellence in teaching lecture and laboratory courses at all levels especially to students of varied backgrounds. The candidate is expected to improve teaching laboratories and upgrade their facilities. A Ph.D. in Physics or related field is required. Preferences will be given to candidates with experimental condensed matter background or a related field but other areas of expertise will also be considered. The candidate is expected to build an on campus research program, successfully seek sponsored research grants, involve undergraduate students in scholarly activity, andshould be willing to teach in the University’s interdisciplinary core curriculum. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Seton Hall, the oldest Catholic diocesan university in the US, is located 14 miles west of Manhattan, in South Orange, New Jersey and an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. SHU is committed to programs of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA) to achieve our objectives of creating and supporting a diverse racial, ethnic and cultural community. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests and three letters of recommendation to Professor Mehmet Alper Sahiner, Chair, Department of Physics, Seton Hall University, 400 S. Orange Ave, South Orange NJ 07079. email: mehmet.sahiner@shu.edu. Review of the applications will begin March 1, 2011.

TT at West Virginia State University

The Department of Physics at West Virginia State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position, beginning August, 2011. Requirements for the position include a Ph.D. in Physics or near-completion of the doctorate. The Department offers support courses for associate and baccalaureate programs, and is trying to start a program to prepare secondary-school physics teachers. The primary duties are teaching lower division courses in physics and physical science, but research, especially of a type that could involve undergraduate students, is welcomed, and there are on-going grant-funded research projects in the other science departments. The person who fills this position will teach classes meeting the general education requirements of the University and the needs of education majors: astronomy, weather and climate, geology and physical science (physics, chemistry and earth-space science), and is encouraged to develop additional laboratory based classes at this level. In addition, the applicant will participate in teaching physics courses for science majors and pre-professional students, general physics, physics for scientists and engineers, and radiation physics.

TT and 2 VAP at St. John's University

The Department of Physics of St. John’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is seeking applications for one tenure track Assistant Professor position in Physics for its Queens campus, beginning September 1, 2011. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics, biomedical engineering or a closely related field and postdoctoral experience is preferred. The primary qualification for this position is excellence in teaching and research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all levels of the undergraduate physics curriculum as well as some engineering courses, and develop a research program preferably in nanotechnology with emphasis in biomedical and energy applications.

The Department is also seeking applications for two contract appointments for full-time Assistant Professors for its Queens campus, beginning September 1, 2011. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or a M.S. with 36 additional credits in physics, engineering or a closely related field. The primary qualification for this position is excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all levels of the undergraduate physics and engineering curriculum and develop research program involving undergraduate students. One position is a one year contract and the other position is a one year contract renewable for one additional year.