Tuesday, July 23, 2013

1-yr VAP and future TT search at Rockford University, IL

Rockford University is seeking to fill a one-year position in Physics, to begin in August 2013 and continue through May 2014. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position at the assistant professor level. A PhD or ABD in experimental physics is required. The position will transition into a tenure-track position in Fall 2014. The candidate in the one-year position will certainly be encouraged to apply for the tenure-track position. Combined responsibility for introductory, required, and some advanced experimental physics and possibly some mathematics courses, with potential to expand the current minor in physics and strengthen the physics laboratory program. Prior full-time college teaching experience is highly preferred. Enthusiasm for teaching in a small-university liberal arts setting is essential.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed immediately until position is filled. E-mail letter of interest, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and arrange to have three letters of recommendations sent (at least 2 letters should address the applicant's ability to teach effectively) to:

physicssearch@rockford.edu

Should you have any question about this position, please send an e-mail to Dr. Mehmet Dik, Chair, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics:

physicssearch@rockford.edu or mdik@rockford.edu.

Founded in 1847, Rockford University is an independent, liberal arts institution dedicated to teaching. It is located in Rockford, IL, a city of 150,000 people about 85 miles northwest of Chicago. The university offers bachelor degree programs in over two dozen majors, masters programs in teaching and business, and educational programs for the citizens of our community. Rockford University is one of only twelve institutions in Illinois with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.