VAP at James Madison U, VA

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Required Applicant Documents	Cover Letter Other Document #1 Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Request/Posting Number:	0405684
Working Title:	Visiting Assistant Professor - Department of Physics and Astronomy
State Role Title:	Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Pay band:	0
Pay Rate:	Commensurate with experience
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General Info:	James Madison University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position beginning the 2014-2015 academic year in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek candidates with an earned Ph.D. in astronomy or physics. The appointment is initially for one year with a possibility for renewal.
Duties and Responsibilities:	The department has 21 full-time faculty members and approximately 120 students in our multi-track baccalaureate-only program. The successful candidate will teach introductory physics or physical science for non-science majors. Additional duties may include conducting general physics or introductory electronics laboratories. Demonstrated interest and ability in teaching courses relevant to the position are required. Opportunity will be provided to pursue scholarly activities.
Qualifications:	- Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy - A demonstrated interest and ability in teaching courses relevant to the position is required.
Special instructions to applicants (This field includes all additional documents to be mailed as well as the mailing address):	Please attach an electronic copy of your Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Statement of Your Research Goals (requested as "Other Document #1"). The names and contact information for three references will be requested at the end of the application. Each reference listed will receive an e-mail requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation through the JobLink system.
Org Name:	100032-Physics Department
Posting date:	11-20-2013
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?	No
Review date:	03-10-2014
Closing date:	Open Until Filled
Proposed Starting Date:	08-25-2014
Position Status:	Full Time
Is this a JMU Only position? (If yes, only current employees of James Madison University are eligible to apply):	No
Is this a grant-funded position?	No
Application Types Accepted:	Faculty Profile
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