Assoc. Professor - Physics jobs in Missouri

Description

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

The Department of Mathematics and Physics at Westminster College invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track position at the rank of lecturer or visiting assistant professor beginning August 2024. The position is a one-year non-tenure track position. 

The teaching load is 23-25 credit hours for the year. Successful applicants should be able to teach introductory undergraduate physics courses and labs as well as introductory mathematics courses.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Doctorate or Masters degree in Physics. 

Experience: The applicant should also demonstrate an understanding of teaching at a liberal arts institution, a desire to work with undergraduate students, and a willingness to be a member of a collaborative and collegial faculty.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

1. Letter of application 

2. CV 

3. Teaching Statement

4. Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts expected prior to an on-campus visit)

5. Three letters of recommendation with at least one emphasizing teaching

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.  

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

HR@Westminster-mo.edu

573-592-5226