Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics, August 2023
Full Time
Kirksville, MO 63501
$56,500 a year
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics, August 2023
Job Responsibilities
Positions: The Department of Physics at Truman State University, a top-ranked public liberal arts and sciences university, has one full-time, tenure track appointment beginning August 2023. The Department is seeking an experimental physicist. Ideal candidates will be able to teach both introductory and advanced courses in physics, including labs, and provide high-quality research experiences for undergraduates. Prior experience teaching electronics or advanced physics lab classes is a plus.
Responsibilities: Teaching a range of introductory and advanced undergraduate physics courses; conducting research and scholarship involving undergraduate students (startup funds are available); academic advising of physics majors; service to the department, school, and university.
Program: The Department of Physics is part of the School of Science and Mathematics at Truman State University. The department has 6 faculty members and approximately 40 undergraduate majors. Teaching and research laboratories, classrooms, and offices are located in the science building on campus. For more information about the Physics Department, please visit physics.truman.edu.
Program: The Department of Physics is part of the School of Science and Mathematics at Truman State University. The department has 6 faculty members and approximately 40 undergraduate majors. Teaching and research laboratories, classrooms, and offices are located in the science building on campus. For more information about the Physics Department, please visit physics.truman.edu.
The University: Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. The approximately 4,000 students who make up its student body are well prepared for the challenging academics in a supportive environment. More than 20 percent engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Most gain leadership experience and nearly half go on to graduate or professional school within a year of earning a degree. Founded in 1867, Truman is known for its focus on student learning and outcomes and places an emphasis on high-impact experiences such as internships, research and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state’s public colleges and universities. For more than two decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master’s universities in the nation. For more information regarding additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit truman.edu/about.
The Community: Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school and community college, and the Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Round Barn Blues Festival and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, as well as several local shops and restaurants. It is also the site of numerous community events including the Red, White and Blue Festival in the summer and the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival each fall. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to St. Louis provide quick access to one of the Midwest’s major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at visitkirksville.com.
Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; retirement contributions and paid sick leave. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/ .
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications: The position requires a Ph.D. in experimental physics or related field. (ABD candidates will be considered with an expected Ph.D. completion prior to the start of the next contract date in August 2024.)
Candidates will be evaluated on the ability to teach a wide range of courses in Truman’s undergraduate physics curriculum; evidence of teaching effectiveness; academic qualifications; a record of research in experimental physics or related fields; Potential to involve undergraduates in research program; experience and/or commitment to serving a diverse population of students, including students underrepresented in physics and astronomy; prior experience and/or commitment to teaching at a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts institution; effective communication skills; and compatibility with departmental needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PHYS TT F23
Open Date
09/22/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The application process is handled by the School of Science and Mathematics. Electronic submission of applications is preferred and the process can be completed at
http://employment.truman.edu/. Application materials may also be submitted to hrstaff@truman.edu or by mail to Truman State University, Office of Human Resources, 100 E. Normal MC 101, Kirksville, MO 63501. Completed applications must include a letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications and points of evaluation listed above; statement of teaching philosophy; statement of research interests and plans; current
curriculum vitae; contact information for three references; and official or unofficial graduate college transcripts.
Review of applications will begin on November 7, 2022 after the initial posting of the advertisement and continue until the position is filled. (Letters of recommendation are not required for initial application review.) If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.
Salary
Starting annual salary is $56,500.
Non Discrimination Statement
Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and
titleix@truman.edu
.
Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or
hrstaff@truman.edu
.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research Philosophy
- Doctoral Transcripts
- Graduate Transcripts
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Additional Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Undergraduate Transcripts
- Other Documents
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