TT or Tenured at UMass Dartmouth

Careers with Mass Appeal at UMass - Dartmouth
The new School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement (SEPPCE) at UMass Dartmouth (UMD) seeks applicants for various positions. UMD is committed to strategically increasing its capacity to provide national leadership by building on our record of excellence in research, teacher education, graduate education, and curriculum development and is committed to the preparation of educators who have sensitivity toward multicultural issues, an awareness of the particular concerns of urban education, knowledge of the unique needs and styles of individual learners, and a conscious knowledge of the role of schools in promoting social justice in the 21st Century. Visit: www.umassd.edu/hr/jobs.cfm for further job description details.

Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Assistant or Associate Professor in Science Education
(Tenured or Tenure-Track)

Candidates must have a doctorate in a science-related field and demonstrated experience in implementing programs to attract and support teachers in math and/or science. The position involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, intern supervision, professional development service to local school districts and a developing partnership in math and/or science, content and pedagogy, across university departments and with area schools, community and business leaders. As a tenure-track faculty in the STEM department, this position would be central to the development of innovative interdisciplinary departmental programs and course work.

Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation to:

ATTN: Office of the Dean
School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
N. Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA
Review of applications will begin January 25, 2009. Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.

TT at Highland Community College

Highland Community College is seeking to fill an opening for a full-time, tenure-track instructor in Physics beginning the fall 2009 semester. The Physics Instructor position requires a Master's degree in physics or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have at least three years of experience in teaching freshman-sophomore physics and pre-engineering courses. Successful applicant may also teach an entry level mathematics course and will participate in recruitment activities in order to grow the Engineering Program. Highland Community College has a student body of over 6,000 students, including approximately 700 students of color and international students. Highland has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We seek to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflects the society and community in which the College is located, as well as a climate which appreciates the differences of every employee and encourages multicultural perspectives. The College values diverse teaching and learning viewpoints among our faculty to promote academic excellence. Application is not complete until the following materials are submitted: letter of application, resume/curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three current professional letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Highland Community College, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, Illinois 61032. Applications received by February 15, 2009 will receive first consideration. For complete job description and requirements see http://www.highland.edu. HCC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Two TT at Eastern Kentucky University

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor beginning August 17, 2009. A Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy or a related field is required from an accredited or internationally recognized institution by the start date. Preference will be given to experimentalists, astronomers/astrophysicists or PER (Physics Education Research) specialists. Successful candidates are expected to conduct research with undergraduates. Candidates must show promise of quality teaching at all undergraduate levels, and be capable of teaching courses in general-education physics and astronomy, pre-engineering, and upper-level physics for majors to students with highly diverse backgrounds. Current departmental research interests are in experimental atomic physics, observational astronomy and physics education research.

Applicants should submit the following to the search committee: a letter of interest, current CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references. Application materials should be submitted to the online employment system at EKU, available online at http://www.hr.eku.edu/employment/. The review of candidates will begin January 12, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background and educational credentials check. We strongly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in physics and science in general.
Candidates must apply online at http://jobs.eku.edu (search requisition #s 0604487 or 0604489).

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check and educational verification. Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Postdoc at University of Victoria

SSHRC-funded Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mathematics Education

We are seeking a motivated individual with interest and expertise in classroom-video based research to contribute to our SSHRC funded project on Embodied Knowing and Learning in Elementary Mathematics.

The successful candidate will join Drs. Wolff-Michael Roth and Jennifer Thom as well as a team of graduate researchers in the Faculty of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the Univerisity of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. During the term, the successful candidate will participate in the research project as well as initiate and actively publish with Drs. Roth and Thom. Given that this research is classroom-based and focuses on elementary students’ participation and understanding of mathematics lessons, it is desirable that the candidate be fluent in English and have experience teaching in the classroom.

$38K per year: A single year fellowship, renewable for a second year. Interested applicants should write to Drs. Roth ([ mailto:mroth@uvic.ca ]mroth@uvic.ca) and Thom ([ mailto:jethom@uvic.ca ]jethom@uvic.ca) with a letter detailing relevant expertise and proposed contributions to the project, current curriculum vitae, two samples of scholarly work reflecting your research interests, and names of two references.

FT at St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley

St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley is seeking a Physics/Physical Science Instructor/Assistant Professor.

Requires a Masters degree in Physics or a Masters degree and 30 approved graduate semester hours in subject or related field. Seeking a teaching- and student-oriented full-time faculty member to teach college-level physics and physical science classes. Primary teaching responsibilities may include Engineering Physics and College Physics.

In addition to classroom teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental and college committees and campus professional activities, involvement with business and community organizations as appropriate, active participation in professional organizations, and on- and off-campus K-12 outreach activities.

Preference will be given to individuals with teaching experience in community college setting and the potential for providing academic and programmatic leadership to the physics and natural science offerings of the college. Leadership activities could include: developing courses and activities for enhancing science understanding and literacy for all, improving and creating new courses, use of technology in instruction, articulation and relations with universities and K-12 schools, and working with the department lab staff in maintaining and upgrading laboratory facilities.

A successful candidate will be expected to have the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff with diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and racial/ethnic backgrounds as well as diverse abilities/disabilities and sexual preference. Begins August 2009.

STLCC application is required. More information at job site.

TT at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
Faculty of Education

In its commitment to develop and enhance various academic programs in the area of science and technology in Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), a world-class university strategically located in Johor Bahru in the state of Johor, now extends an open invitation for tenure-track positions at the rank of lecturers, associate or full professors in Science Education (Physics or Chemistry)

The applicants should have a PhD degree in the above mentioned areas, strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and experience in curriculum development. Effective communication in English and collaborative skills are essential.

Interested applicants should submit curriculum vitae giving full particulars including qualification, current position and salary, previous relevant experience, publications and the names of two (2) people from whom references can be sought to this address;

Registrar
Human Resource Management
Registrar’s Office
University of Technology Malaysia
81310 UTM, Sekudai
Johor, Malaysia

Informal inquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Mr Khairull Azmi, Assistant Registrar at (607) 5530425 or e-mail to jobvacancies@utm.my.

Postdoc at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Post-doctoral Research Associate Position: Conceptual Learning in Physics

Applications are invited for a two-year post-doc research position in a project investigating learning and problem solving. We are looking for a physics education researcher (Ph.D.) or a science education researcher with a strong interest in cognition to join us (Jose Mestre & Brian Ross) in an IES-funded project to examine the learning of complex concepts in introductory physics. Some knowledge of physics is required. The post-doc will be involved in helping design, conduct, analyze, and write up the research at the Beckman Institute, University of Illinois. Applications will be considered until the position is filled: Target start date range: April-September 2009.

Submit vita, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference to Brian Ross (bhross@illinois.edu) by February 15, 2009. If you have questions, please contact Brian Ross or Jose Mestre (mestre@illinois.edu).

TT at New York University Abu Dhabi

New York University (NYU) is establishing a new comprehensive liberal arts campus in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), a partner campus of New York University New York (NYUNY), will consist of a highly selective liberal arts college (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and Engineering), distinctive graduate programs, and a world-class Institute for advanced research, scholarship, and creative work. NYUNY and NYUAD will be integrally connected, together forming the foundation of a unique global network university, actively linked as well to NYU's study and research sites on five continents.

The Division of Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics at NYUAD is now recruiting faculty of exceptional quality in teaching and in professional accomplishment. The Division is specifically looking for professors of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Neuroscience, Mathematics and Physics. Recruited faculty will start by teaching an innovative, three-semester foundational core, called the Science Foundations series. The Science Foundations series is especially designed to integrate basic concepts from mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, and neuroscience and is required for all science majors at NYUAD. Science instruction at NYUAD will start in AY2010; however, applicants could start at NYUNY in September, 2009. Modern science laboratories will be constructed and become available for faculty research within a startup phase spread over several subsequent years. Faculty may spend time at NYU in New York and at its other global campuses. The terms of employment are competitive compared to U.S. benchmarks and include housing and educational subsidies for children.

The review of applications will begin in January 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled. To apply for this position, please send ONE document only (pdf or word) via email to: nyuad.science@nyu.edu. This document should contain a cover letter (please address the letter to NYUAD Science Search Committee), a curriculum vitae, statements of teaching experience and research interests, contact information for references and representative publications. Electronic submissions are preferred, but you may also send a hard copy to: NYUAD Science Search Committee, New York University, 70 Washington Square South, Rm. 1242, New York, NY 10012. Information concerning the faculty, programs and facilities of NYU Abu Dhabi, can be obtained at: http://nyuad.nyu.edu

TT at Columbus State

The Department of Chemistry and Geology at Columbus State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor to begin teaching in August 2009. Teaching duties will include courses and laboratories for introductory Physics, Physical Science for elementary school teachers, and courses to support the Physics minor and proposed Earth and Space Science degree.

Candidates must be committed to quality teaching; continued scholarly and instructional development; and active involvement with recruiting, educational outreach, and other service duties. Applicants should hold a doctorate degree in Physics Education, Physics, Astrophysics, or related field by the time of appointment. Review of complete applications will begin January 20, 2009.

Applicants should submit all of the following: a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests applicable to a primarily undergraduate institution, a reprint of a recent publication(s), unofficial transcripts, and evidence of successful teaching experience. Applicants should arrange for letters from at least three references who may be contacted. Applications may be submitted electronically to williams_rosa@colstate.edu, or by mail to: Chair, Physics Science Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Geology, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907. Applicants must provide official transcripts at the time of interview.

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. See full details about this position at http://hr.colstate.edu. Kim Shaw is a PER-active person at Columbus State, and she's happy to talk to other PER people about the school or the position.

Assistant Project Scientist
University of California, San Diego
The Education Studies program at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) has an opening for an Assistant Project Scientist position with a preferred start date of March 1, 2009. Appointment length: Two years, with possibility of extension depending on program needs and funding.

Responsibilities include:

* Serve as the Director of Research for the UCSD portion of the Gates Foundation Project: Maximizing Opportunities & Minimizing Obstacles to PSE+.
* Manage a multi-disciplinary, multi-year project related to breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty through post-secondary education.
* Supervise projects from conception through research,
* Provide leadership and be responsible for both supervising and supporting research staff, graduate
* students assigned to the Gates Project.
* Manage the day-to-day logistics of the Gates Project, collaborate with and assist the Co-Principal Investigator in UCSD Education Studies Program in overseeing the overall study, conduct qualitative research (collecting and analyzing data) in the San Diego community portion of the study, and writing reports related to the dissemination of findings across the study.


A description of UCSD Education Studies may be found at http://eds.ucsd.edu. Please reference position number 5-155-H on all correspondence. Closing Date: December 24, 2008

To Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest that describes their training and research experience. In addition, applicants should provide a curriculum vita, and the names, email and addresses of three references. Applicants are welcome to include any other relevant materials. Applications may be submitted electronically (in PDF format), with documents emailed to adatnow@ucsd.edu, or alternately, a hardcopy may be mailed to:

Dr. Amanda Datnow, Director
Education Studies
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0070

Master Teacher at Temple University

The College of Education (CoE), in collaboration with the College of Science and Technology (CST) at Temple University is seeking an adjunct Master Teacher for the TUteach program. TUteach(http://www.temple.edu/cst/tuteach/) is an innovative new undergraduate program for the preparation of secondary math and science teachers based on the highly successful UTeach program developed by the University of Texas at Austin (http://www.uteach-institute.org/). The program is dedicated to recruiting and training math and science majors to become successful high school teachers. As such, the program includes a variety of early and strategic field experiences, beginning in the freshman year; incentives for student participation in early classes; streamlined, content-specific pedagogy coursework; community-building activities and resources; and intense student advising and support.

The adjunct Master Teacher will work closely with current TUteach faculty to teach a section of the introductory course "Step-1: An Introduction to Inquiry-based Teaching," advise and mentor students, and perform other duties as assigned. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Step-1 class will be offered in the late afternoon so that qualified in-service high school teachers can be considered for this position.

Job Requirements
Successful candidates will demonstrate significant knowledge of, and school-based experience in secondary science teaching, understanding of local schools and school systems, and capacity to mentor new and aspiring teachers. Prior work in teacher professional development (e.g., as a department chair, coach, facilitator) is preferred. The candidate should be an innovative thinker and collaborative problem solver with a commitment to the preparation of new teachers and the success of TUteach. The Master Teacher will work closely with faculty in both CST and CoE. Candidates should have earned a master's degree or higher.

For more information, please contact TUteach co-directors Dr. Douglas Baird (mailto:dbaird@temple.edu), Dr. James Byrnes (jpbyrnes@temple.edu), or TUteach Master Teacher Dr. Herbert Green (mailto:hebert.green@temple.edu).

To apply, please submit a CV, letter of interest, three references or contact information for three references, and any other relevant material to edfac@temple.edu.

TT at University of Vermont

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Elementary Science Education

The College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont seeks to create a more humane and socially just society, free from oppression, which fosters respect for ethnic and cultural diversity and makes a difference in lives of individuals, families, and communities. The Department of Education seeks a faculty member to join our dynamic and growing Teacher Education Program. This is a full-time, nine-month tenure-track union position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting September 2009.

The successful candidate will have a vision for teacher education in the 21st century and an interest in collaborating with others to support a dynamic teacher education program and vibrant research agenda. Advising and committee service responsibilities, and opportunities to teach and advise doctoral students. Research productivity is essential as well as service and outreach activities in the College, University, region, and nation.

Earned doctorate with a focus in science education; an established area of scholarship; a commitment to, and experience in, working with public school and state partnerships; successful K-12 teaching experience.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion required. For more information regarding the University of Vermont's diversity initiatives, please visit the President's web site at: http://www.uvm.edu/president

Candidates should have pedagogy and content expertise in science education.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2009,and continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing their qualifications and interests, a current resume, and a list of three references online at www.uvmjobs.com.

VAP at College of Wooster

The Department of Physics at The College of Wooster invites applications for a one-year position (pending final budget approval) as Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor beginning Fall 2009, to teach upper and lower level physics courses and labs, which could include descriptive astronomy. PhD or ABD in Physics or related field is expected.

Our department is an inclusive community that emphasizes cooperation over competition. A June 2004 report by the American Institute of Physics lists our department in a short table of physics programs with high student satisfaction and high bachelor's degree production. Our physics club has won national awards for its elementary school outreach program. Our NSF-REU summer program has attracted students from 18 states and 37 institutions to work closely with faculty on research projects. Each Wooster student completes a yearlong senior thesis project in our nationally recognized senior capstone program. Wooster ranks in the top 7 percent nationally as the baccalaureate origin of recent PhDs when compared with other 4-year institutions.

Send cover letter, CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. John Lindner, Physics Chair, at JLindner@Wooster.edu. Consideration of applications will begin 15 January 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Drug-free workplace.

Last call for Johns Hopkins Postdoc

Last Call for Applications!
Johns Hopkins University Physics Curriculum Enhancement Initiative
Physics Education Postdoctoral Position

The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) invites applications for a two-year position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Center for Educational Resources (CER), the University's faculty instructional support center. The mission of the CER is to partner with faculty to advance instructional excellence by connecting innovative teaching strategies and instructional technologies, with measurable results.

The successful applicant will work with faculty and staff in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, with staff in the CER, and with engineering and bioscience faculty to enhance the JHU General Physics Laboratory courses with a new curriculum and a new TA training program that targets the needs and interests of engineering-oriented and bioscience-oriented students.

If you are thinking of applying for this position, please get your applications to the JHU folks within the next two weeks. Details at the JHU site or on PER Jobs.

I will be happy to address any questions or concerns you may have about this position, or to forward them to the appropriate person.
Sincerely, Steve Wonnell, wonnell at pha.jhu.edu

TT at Queensborough Community College

Queensborough Community College offers a unique opportunity for research involving undergraduates in a community college setting and is the first NSF sponsored REU physics site at a community college. Among the active areas of research are astronomy, biophysics, imaging and physics education. The department offers the followung degree programs: A.A.S. degree in Laser and Fiber Optics Engineering Technology, A.S. in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Mathematics and Science)
For more information see www.qcc.cuny.edu/Physics

Duties: Teach courses in physics at all levels up to and including modern physics and introductory astronomy. Mentor and advise students; work with the department in the evaluation, implementation and assessment of courses and pedagogy. Participate in Departmental and College activities including committees, curriculum development and preparation of grants. Continued scholarly activities and publications required for tenure and promotion. Successful candidate may be required to teach some night and possibly Saturday classes.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Required: Ph.D. in physics or related area.
Preferred: Teaching experience.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

Closing Date: 1/02/09
Anticipated Start Date: January 26, 2009

TO APPLY
SEND or EMAIL application letter, resume, and PVN number to:
Physics Search Committee
Office of Faculty & Staff Relations (A-410)
Queensborough Community College
222-05 56th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11364-1497
E-mail: Search@qcc.cuny.edu

Professor at University of Gothenburg

Professor of Subject Matter Education (Ref. no E 311 5023/08)

Domain description
The teaching and learning of content are practised, studied and analyzed within subject matter education. Briefly, the aim of subject matter education as a field is to create, develop and preserve the knowledge about teaching of various kinds of content in various contexts. At the department there are subject matter education teams focused on teaching of content originating from different subject domains.

Further information can be found at detail page


Duties
This position is open as regards subject orientation, but the successful candidate will primarily be expected to contribute to the development of the research teams concerned with mathematics and/or the natural sciences/technology. We are looking for somebody with scientific competence as well as the interest and ability to actively contribute to the further development of a complete academic team, preferably within the areas of mathematics, the extended notion of literacy, and/or the natural sciences/technology, where aspects of education, research and outreach interact and support one another. You are expected to stimulate and contribute to a broad discussion regarding subject matter education across domains and to collaborate with other research teams within and outside of the department as well as throughout the university and with other universities. Other duties involve engaging in applying for research grants in collaboration with others, participating in teaching, course development as well as in supervision and examination of PhD, Masters’ and Bachelors’ theses.

VAP at Misericordia University

Misericordia University invites qualified candidates to apply for a new (10 month) non tenure-track teaching faculty position in Physics to begin August 2009. The three person department primarily teaches introductory physics courses to students in a variety of majors. Misericordia University is part of a local consortium of colleges and universities that will be offering upper level physics courses to students in the Wilkes-Barre area. A Doctorate in Physics, Physics Education, or related field is required. Candidates at ABD status with evidence of expected completion by 8/15/09 will be considered.

Misericordia University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities and women.

Our 84 year old institution is located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 2 hours from New York City and Philadelphia. The University’s approach of combining a quality liberal arts education with professional preparation and service leadership has resulted in its wide regional acclaim.

To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Misericordia University, Office of Human Resources, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA, 18612; or e-mail to: hr@misericordia.edu. Inquiries only should be directed to Dr. Lynn Aldrich, e-mail: laldrich@misericordia.edu.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

Lab School Teacher - Middle School Science, University of Chicago

The Laboratory School is comprised of four schools with a total enrollment approximately 1750 students. The Middle School (5th - 8th grades) has approximately 460 students (115 at each grade level). The Lab School Teacher - Middle School Science receives direction and support from the Middle School Principal, Science Department Chair, and Dean of Students. Instructs and supervises a group of middle school students and interacts with parents and other members of the faculty and administration on a daily basis.

Full time teachers are expected to work a 40 hour week and the required number of days as stipulated in the Faculty Association contract. All teachers are expected to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Applications due in May. More information at job site

TT at Georgia Perimeter College

Georgia Perimeter College is an Associate Degree-Granting College of the University System of Georgia.

Instructor of Astronomy/Physics (2 positions)
This position is responsible for providing 15-16 hours of instruction per semester in Physics and Astronomy and for providing related curriculum and student support as well as student advising. This is a full-time, tenure track position.

Master’s degree required with a minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter)graduate hours in Physics or Astronomy. Ability to teach Physics and Astronomy on the collegiate level required. Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods, relate to students and facilitate student learning; Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology is required.

Applicants must reference position number (#10-045) and send the following as a complete packet: (1) letter of interest, (2) resume, (3) unofficial copy of graduate transcript(s), and (4) list of five professional references (names, addresses, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers) to: HUMAN RESOURCES * 3251 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034 * (678) 891-2500

More information at job site

TT at Purdue North Central

All positions are ten-month, full-time tenure-track faculty positions beginning August 17, 2009 (unless otherwise indicated). The teaching load is between 11-14 contact hours per semester. Some courses may be taught in the evenings, online or at off-campus locations, including two correctional facilities. Academic advising, participating in campus governance, attendance at commencement, and pursuing one's research interests are included among faculty duties. Learning (teaching) is the primary function of a faculty member at this campus, and a Discovery (research) agenda appropriate to the discipline is required. Learning, Discovery and Engagement are central to the Strategic Plan of Purdue University North Central. Opportunity exists for summer employment.

Department of Mathematics/Statistics/Physics Assistant Professor of Physics.
Responsibilities: Primarily teaching college level physics courses. Duties may include teaching introductory mathematics and astronomy, developing and teaching blended or distance learning courses, and academic advising. The department currently offers the first two years of an undergraduate physics program, and provides service courses in Physics, Introductory Astronomy, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, and Mathematics so support campus degree and certificate programs, including a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. Degrees in other engineering disciplines are currently under consideration. In addition, starting fall 2009, the department will offer upper level physics and mathematics courses as part of a new B.S. degree in Secondary Mathematics Education, with tracks in Physics and Physical Science likely to follow in 2-3 years. Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in Physics or Applied Physics with strong commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching is required. Documented teaching success in physics at college level is highly desirable. Previous experience in teaching Introductory Astronomy a plus. Willingness to use technology to enhance teaching/learning is expected. Preference will be given to candidates who can involve students in research.

Application Information:
An applicant packet must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and the names, and contact information for three current references. Application materials may be submitted by U.S. Mail, fax or electronically (preferred).
Additional supporting information may be requested. Please visit http:// www.pnc.edu/pr/facfull.html for additional information about Purdue University North Central and http:www.pnc.edu/depts./mp/index.html for information about a specific department. Applications are now being accepted for the following positions.

Submit applicant packet electronically (preferred) to dsola@pnc.edu or by mail to: Denise Curtis, Secretary, College of Science, Purdue University North Central, 1401 South U.S. Highway 421, Westville, IN 46391. Application review will begin on November 10, 2008 and continue until position is filled.