Southern Utah University, Utah's designated public
liberal arts and sciences university, is a comprehensive, regional graduate and
undergraduate degree-granting university. Located in Cedar City, Utah, it is an
accredited, state-supported institution with an enrollment of nearly 8,000
students. Home to the Utah Shakespeare
Festival and surrounded by national parks, monuments, forests and wilderness
areas that draw millions of visitors annually from around the world, it is only
40 minutes from great snow skiing and year-round golfing. It is located 2 ½
hours from Las Vegas and 3 ½ hours from Salt Lake City.
Southern Utah University invites applicants for
Assistant Professor of Physics. Two
positions are available. Both are full-time,
9-month, tenure track positions to start August 16, 2015. Salary is $53,000+, depending on
qualifications and experience; excellent benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Teach diverse physics courses at the undergraduate level, including: Astronomy, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Quantum Mechanics, etc.
- Advise students.
- Work effectively as a member of the Physical Science Department.
- Establish an externally funded undergraduate research program that complements existing efforts in the department.
- Serve on department, college, and university committees.
- Other assignments as determined by department chair and dean.
Minimum qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Physics with an open area of specialization and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research.
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues in an undergraduate academic setting.
In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410,
appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a
background check.
Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.suu.edu
(Job #1400213) or you can go to the direct link at
http://jobs.suu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53088 and click on Apply for this posting.
Individuals are asked to attach, electronically, the following documents: a cover letter, resume/CV, statement of
teaching philosophy, statement of research philosophy, copies of unofficial
transcripts, student evaluations, and the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of three professional references.
First consideration of applications will begin November 7, 2014; the
position will remain open until filled.
If you have questions or problems with the application process, contact
Human Resources at jobs@suu.edu or 435-586-7754.
Southern Utah University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
