Title: Instructor or Contract Assistant Professor of Physics (1-Year Temporary)
Division: Provost's Office
Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group: 2 C6
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Instructor or Contract Assistant Professor of Physics (1-Year Temporary).
The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana (USI) invites applications for a one-year temporary, 9-month Instructor or Contract Assistant Professor position in Physics with a start date of August 2024.
Duties/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to teach general physics lecture and laboratory courses for science and engineering, and organize and maintain laboratory equipment. In addition, the successful candidate may be asked to teach astronomy or physics courses for non-majors, or a physical science course for teaching majors.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Applicants for Instructor must hold a master’s degree in Physics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics or a closely related field. Applicants with a doctoral degree in physics or closely related field will be considered for hire as a Contract Assistant Professor. The applicant must have teaching experience both in lecture and in laboratory settings.
About the College
University:
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and professional activity, and service to the university and the community. Our campus is located in the rolling hills of the southwestern Ohio River valley on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana.
About the Department
The Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science Department offers degree programs in Biophysics, Physics, and Physics Teaching, and is well equipped with modern instrumentation including an UNIX cluster. Our physics majors may pursue one of four tracks (Traditional, Teaching, Applied, Computational). We also offer minors in both Physics and Biophysics. Information about our department can be found at https://www.usi.edu/science/geology-and-physics/physics
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of Dr. Kent Scheller, Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
- Letter of application describing teaching experience and potential contributions to the department
- Current curriculum vitae
- Names and full contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references
- Unofficial transcripts
Search Committee Chair:
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Kent Scheller, search committee chair, at 812-464-1903 or [email protected] .
Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please submit materials before March 27, 2024.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at [email protected] or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.