Tuesday, July 16, 2013

FT/PT Lecturers at Central Washington U

The Department of Physics at Central Washington University invites applications to fill current and future full-time, part-time, quarterly, and annual appointment lecturer positions.  Successful candidates are expected to teach physics courses at all levels. Full-time hires will be expected to mentor undergraduate research projects and to engage in department/university service.
An M.S. degree (or ABD for Ph.D.) in physics or a closely related field and some teaching experience at the undergraduate level are required.  The physics department at CWU is fully committed to employing active learning approaches to all levels of undergraduate courses; experience with this method of instruction is preferred.
Complete applications must include (a) a letter of application; (b) a detailed curriculum vitae; (c) names and contact information of at least three professional references; (d) copies of transcripts for the highest degree held; (e) a one-page statement of research interests that includes how undergraduates are to be involved; (f) a one-page statement of prior teaching effectiveness.  Candidates must apply and submit completed applications electronically at https://jobs.cwu.edu/postings/2986.  Only complete, electronically submitted applications will be considered.  Review of applications will begin July 22, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Search committee contact: piacsek@cwu.edu.
As an AA/EEO/Title IV Institution, Central Washington University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Central Washington University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.