Assistant Professor of Physics
External posting
Full-Time, Exempt , Faculty
External posting
Full-Time, Exempt , Faculty
JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Physics at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Physics. Duties commence Fall 2020. We seek an individual showing potential for excellent undergraduate teaching across the physics curriculum and research goals commensurate with a primarily undergraduate institution focused on preparing students for life after a bachelor's degree. Area of research specialization is open. Minimum education is a Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field. To apply, submit a cover letter, CV (including names and contact information of 3 references), statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research interests describing involvement of undergraduate students online at jobs.svsu.edu. Letters of support will be requested of applicants selected for a phone interview.
The Department of Physics at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Physics. Duties commence Fall 2020. We seek an individual showing potential for excellent undergraduate teaching across the physics curriculum and research goals commensurate with a primarily undergraduate institution focused on preparing students for life after a bachelor's degree. Area of research specialization is open. Minimum education is a Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field. To apply, submit a cover letter, CV (including names and contact information of 3 references), statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research interests describing involvement of undergraduate students online at jobs.svsu.edu. Letters of support will be requested of applicants selected for a phone interview.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely-related field.
ABD candidates also will be considered.
Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely-related field.
ABD candidates also will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A strong preference will be shown for candidates who can demonstrate teaching experience in undergraduate lectures, labs and/or recitations and who also indicate interest and/or experience in engaging undergraduate students in research.
A strong preference will be shown for candidates who can demonstrate teaching experience in undergraduate lectures, labs and/or recitations and who also indicate interest and/or experience in engaging undergraduate students in research.
Applicants must apply online: www.jobs.svsu.edu
Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vita, short description of teaching philosophy, list of three references and a statement of no more than a page in length explaining how candidates would engage undergraduate students in research projects.
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 90 programs of study for its nearly 9,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. The Chronicle of Higher Education recognized SVSU as a “Great College to Work For” in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. In 2015, SVSU received the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math and science at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing. SVSU fields 17 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. In 2015, SVSU received the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math and science at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing. SVSU fields 17 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.
