Wednesday, March 5, 2014

TT at St. Bonaventure Univ, NY

The Physics Department of St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor beginning August 2014. A doctorate in Physics (or applied Physics) is required and college teaching experience is desirable. Teaching responsibilities include Introductory General Physics and lab, undergraduate engineering physics major courses, and natural science courses in St. Bonaventure's Core Curriculum. This is primarily a teaching position, with a load of 12 contact hours per semester. Teaching is enlivened and enriched by the selected candidate's promise of research in their area of specialization. Further responsibilities include academic advising, service on committees, and professional development. Appreciation and Respect for the Franciscan Catholic mission is expected of the successful candidate.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three references to Dean Wolfgang Natter, c/o sgodfrey@sbu.edu Queries about the position and the Department may be directed Dr. Jerry Kiefer, jkiefer@sbu.edu

St. Bonaventure University, a Catholic university dedicated to educational excellence in the Franciscan tradition, is located in the beautiful Allegheny foothills of Western New York. Its 2000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students are enrolled in the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Journalism and Mass Communication.

Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check. Unless otherwise provided by law, a criminal record will not automatically disqualify an individual from employment.