Tenure-Track Faculty Position

PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY DEPARTMENT FACULTY OPENING, FULL-TIME

Calvin University invites applications for a full-time tenure track (open rank) faculty member to join the Physics and Astronomy Department beginning in August 2023.

REQUIREMENTS

The university seeks applicants with vibrant Christian faith who are dedicated to integration of that faith with their field of study.

Candidates will hold a PhD in Physics or Astronomy or a related field.

The university will prioritize candidates with broad interdisciplinary interests, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into all course content, and deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom,

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES

Faculty are expected to grow in Reformed Christian commitment, teach well and effectively, engage in an active research program involving undergraduates and to serve the university, department, students, and the wider community. Candidates will be asked to affirm their commitment to the educational mission of Calvin University as a Christian liberal arts university in the Reformed tradition, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. Calvin University provides numerous faculty development opportunities to foster growth in these commitments.

Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. Calvin University is an educational agency of the Christian Reformed Church and, in compliance with Title VII and other applicable law, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion.

TO APPLY

Complete the online application process and attach the following:

Letter of application that addresses the requirements and responsibilities of the position, including your interest in teaching and scholarship at a Reformed Christian University.

Full curriculum vitae

Statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages)

Research plan (1-2 pages)

3 letters of reference

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