PER Jobs: VAP, Clarkson University NY

Friday, June 21, 2019

Position Information
Job Title	Visiting Assistant Professor in Physics
Posting Number	Fac 2014000663
FLSA	Exempt
Level
Full-time/ Part-time	Full-time
Is this a temporary Position?	Yes

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary	Responsibilities will involve teaching undergraduate physics courses, performing related duties as required, management of first year labs (including instruments, computers and data acquisition software), and regular coordination with teaching assistants as well as other instructors. The successful candidate is also expected to assist in academic programs like IMPETUS, COMPASS, REU, etc. Application, including a cover letter and resume should be submitted no later than June 28, 2019.
Minimum Qualifications	The position requires an earned Ph.D. in Physics, demonstrated evidence for teaching excellence, and at least four years’ teaching experience, including recent experience in physics teaching labs. The candidate should be adequately familiar with current instructional technologies/resources, such as clickers, Moodle, PeopleSoft, Top Hat, computerized data acquisition, etc. Candidates who are ABD with an expected completion date before or shortly after the date of hire will be considered. Communication skills necessary to effectively work with diverse groups of students and colleagues will be essential.
Preferred Qualifications	Work experience in educational programs, evidence for current/ongoing activities in teaching and research; peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Physical Demands	Ability to complete essential classroom functions. Clarkson is committed to complying with the guidelines set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Posting Detail Information
Open Date	06/20/2019
Close Date	06/28/2019
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions for this Posting	Once a candidate is selected for phone interview, reference letters will be solicited by the Search Committee, directly form reference writers. Reference writers’ e-mails will be provided by candidate as part of the application. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

Reference Request Details
Maximum Number of Reference Letters	3
Minimum Number of Reference Letters	2

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What instruments have you worked with? What types of analytical experience do you have?(Open Ended Question)

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