Assistant Professor of Physics

The five-member Department of Physics at Norwich University invites applications for up to two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in fall of 2019. The candidate(s) will be expected to engage in teaching, research and service; the most important qualification is potential for excellence in teaching. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to teach courses throughout our curriculum, from general education through upper-division major courses. Standard teaching loads alternate between 9 to 12 contact hours each semester.

Faculty are also expected to develop a research program appropriate for involving undergraduates. Current faculty members have interests in astrophysics, astronomy, geophysical fluid dynamics, experimental high-energy physics, and physics education; with the potential for two hires, the department is interested in both building on existing areas of research, and in expanding the intellectual diversity of the department.

Requirements:

Ph.D.  in physics, astronomy, or closely allied field; exceptional ABD candidates will also be considered; demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.

We seek individuals with a strong commitment to the education of undergraduates in the arts, sciences and engineering; and research interests appropriate for the participation of undergraduate students.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must be a US Citizen/Permanent Resident legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

To apply, please submit: a cover letter; a CV; a statement of teaching experience and philosophy; a research statement including plans for involving undergraduates; the names and contact information for three professional references; and a Norwich application to https://norwich.interviewexchange.com .

The search will remain open until the position is filled and all applications submitted before December 1st, 2018 will receive full consideration.