Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications from individuals who can contribute through their research, teaching, and service to the growth of our department. A one-year contract faculty position is available 8/21/20, where the successful applicant will teach courses at the undergraduate level, primarily introductory courses for majors and/or non-majors and participate in departmental service-related activities of the university at a level associated with a contract-faculty position.
Minimum qualifications: Earned MA/MS/MAT in physics, astronomy, physics education, or science education (with an emphasis in physics) from an accredited institution. One year teaching experience at the college level gained concurrently or at any time.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, physics education, or related discipline from an accredited institution. An active research program in physics, astronomy or physics education, involving undergraduate- or graduate-level students, and a strong commitment to the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate students. Effective communication skills in both the classroom and laboratory setting, with three or more years of successful post-secondary teaching experience.
Apply online at: http://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/21619. Include the following documents with your application: cover letter, CV, Teaching Statement/Portfolio, and Research Statement/Papers. Note that only one document may be uploaded. Therefore, if you desire to upload multiple documents you will need to combine them into a single PDF prior to the upload. Although the option to upload copies of transcripts is available in the application, an official, original transcript showing the highest related degree earned is required at time of hire. Additionally, a degree verification will be ordered at time of hire. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through 6/24/20.
Compensation and Benefits
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, approximately 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students enroll each year in diverse academic programs on and off campus. Our students come from all Indiana counties, all 50 states and 68 countries to pursue knowledge in seven academic colleges offering 190 undergraduate majors, 130 undergraduate minors, 140 graduate programs and 200 study abroad programs.
The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.
The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit:
https://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/HumanResources/Jobs/Benefits-and-Community/Faculty
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.