Vacancy Announcement
Assistant Professor of Physics
Position #FS8706
Starting Date:
August 19, 2010
Position Description:
Adams State College invites applications for a tenure-track position in mathematics or physics at the Assistant Professor level. We seek an energetic, enthusiastic, and broadly trained mathematician or physicist who loves teaching and shares our dedication to excellence. Major responsibilities include teaching mathematics and physics courses across our entire curriculum, department and college service activities, and advising undergraduate students. Final course assignments will depend upon department needs as well as the preferences of the successful candidate. We are primarily an institution focused on teaching excellence, and the teaching load is comprised of 12 credit-hours each semester. While Adams State College does not currently offer a bachelor's degree in physics, we do offer a B.S. in Mathematics with a physics emphasis as well as a B.S. in Chemical Physics.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications at the time of appointment must include one of the following:
- Ph.D. in mathematics with a strong background in physics
- Ph.D. in physics
- Ph.D. in a closely related field with a strong background in mathematics and physics.
Preference will be given to those who:
- demonstrate experience and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning;
- have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- demonstrate experience or interest in undergraduate research;
- demonstrate interest and experience in developing K-12 outreach programs;
- show potential for continued scholarly growth.
Salary:
Salary range is $42,000 to $47,000 depending upon experience. Adams State College offers a competitive benefits package.
Further Information:
Located in Alamosa, Adams State College is a state supported, primarily undergraduate institution in rural south-central Colorado approximately 3.5 hours from both Denver, CO and Albuquerque, NM. The college is designated as a Hispanic-serving institution and as a regional education provider. Additional information about the college and the mathematics program can be found at:http://www2.adams.edu and http://www2.adams.edu/academics/math.
Applications:
Applicants should send a detailed letter of application addressing their teaching interests, teaching philosophy and goals as well as professional interests and goals. In their application letter, applicants should also indicate how teaching at Adams State College, a small college in a rural environment, will align with their goals. A complete application will also include a curriculum vita, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), a list of five professional references, and three current letters of recommendation (at least two letters must address teaching experience).
Send all materials to:
- Dr. Matt Nehring
- Department of Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics
- Adams State College
- 208 Edgemont
- Alamosa, CO 81102
- (719) 587-7504
Complete applications received prior to December 1, 2009 will receive full consideration.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Adams State College is particularly interested in applications from women and minorities.
In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1986, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.
Full descriptions of all positions are available from the contact person listed and at at :http://www.adams.edu/administration/hr/smt/smt.php. Adams State College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, college policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.
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