Job Summary:
The Physics Department at Cleveland State University has
an opening for an Assistant College Lecturer in Physics. The
successful applicant is expected to teach physics courses and
laboratories, mainly at the introductory undergraduate level. For
further
information about the Department, visit the web site at:
http://www.csuohio.edu/sciences/dept/physics/. The teaching requirement
is between
12 and 16 credit hours (typically four courses of 3 or 4 credit hours)
per semester. Salary will be commensurate with education and
experience. Opportunities for summer teaching with additional
compensation might also be available. The starting date of the
appointment is
August 21, 2017. The University, College of Sciences and Health
Professions, and the Physics Department seek to attract a diverse and
culturally sensitive faculty of the highest caliber. Women are
especially encouraged to apply.
This is a non-tenure track
position.
After the first year, the position will be annually renewable for five
additional years based on satisfactory performance, programmatic
needs, and university finances. After a successful sixth-year review,
the lecturer will be eligible for two successive three-year
appointments, followed by six-year appointments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field (completed by
July 1, 2017) and prior teaching experience in physics or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven
efficacy in
teaching physics courses. The ability to contribute through teaching and
service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of
the academic community.
Application Requirements:
Applications
will be exclusively accepted online through the Human Resources
website at http://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/7499. Mailed or emailed
application materials will not be accepted. Qualified applicants
should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of previous
undergraduate teaching experience and success, and statement of
teaching philosophy. As part of the online application process the
applicant will be asked to provide the names and contact information
(including an email address) for three referees, each of whom will be
asked to upload a letter using a link that will be emailed to him or
her. Applicants and referees are requested to include the applicant's
surname in all submitted PDF files.
Review of complete
applications will begin on April 3rd, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries only can be directed to
Professor Andrew Resnick at a.resnick@csuohio.edu.
CSU offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a competitive
startup funding package.
Hiring is contingent upon the
maintenance of existing levels of funding from the state of Ohio. Any
offer of
employment is contingent on the University's verification of credentials
and other information required by law and/or University policies or
practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
