[Editor's note: this position has potential for dual career seekers, since King's College is about 10 miles away from Misericordia University, which announced a TT open position this fall as well ]
King's College seeks an Assistant Professor of Physics. This tenure
track position begins fall 2014 and will be responsible for teaching
introductory and advanced physics courses and will occasionally teach
general education courses as a part of the College's core curriculum.
Interested candidates should be committed to teaching at an institution
where the liberal arts are emphasized, be prepared to develop a
research program suitable for the inclusion of undergraduate science
majors, and be committed to growing our new physics major and 3+2
Engineering program. A Ph.D. in a related discipline is required by fall
2014; prior postdoctoral or college teaching experience is
beneficial. The successful candidate will also support the Holy Cross
Mission and Catholic identity of the College.
Send a letter
of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of
research interests involving undergraduates, academic transcripts, and
three reference letters to Physics Search Committee, Academic Affairs
Office, King's College, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. No
electronic applications will be accepted. Only complete applications
will be reviewed. The position is open until filled; evaluation of
candidates will begin December 16, 2013.
King's College is a
private, Catholic, teaching college of the liberal arts and sciences
and pre-professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy
Cross. The College serves over 2400 full-time, part-time, undergraduate,
and graduate students. A rigorous core curriculum provides the
foundation for all majors. The College is located on a small urban
campus in
Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King's College is
committed to equal opportunity in the admission of students, the
administration of its education programs and activities, and for
employees and applicants for employment without discrimination based on
race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, marital status,
sexual orientation, age or disability in accordance with applicable
laws.
EOE www.kings.edu
