Resident Assistant Professor - Physics

The Department of Physics within the College of Arts and Sciences at Creighton University is hiring for one, one-year, full-time resident assistant professor (RAP) position to begin in the fall of 2022. Preference will be given to candidates who will have completed all work towards a Ph.D. in physics or engineering or a related field before August 2022.  Special opportunities may exist for candidates with expertise in biomedical/medical physics or biomedical engineering or other related fields.
 
The Department of Physics is primarily an undergraduate department, but also offers Masters degrees in Physics and Medical Physics.  A RAP will teach four classes per semester (fall/spring). The candidates will be expected to teach courses in general physics or introductory astronomy, and upper division/graduate courses that can be tailored to the candidate’s expertise.  
 
Creighton University is a private Jesuit, Catholic coeducational urban university that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to the distinctive educational traditions of the University. U.S. News and World Report regularly has ranked Creighton University as the top regional Master’s Level institution in the Midwest. Creighton University is also ranked #1 among all Catholic universities in undergraduate research. The Department of Physics has 10 full-time faculty members and offers a variety of physics majors, including degrees in pre-engineering/applied physics and biomedical physics.
 
Candidates should submit the following via the Creighton online application portal at http://careers.creighton.edu: An application form (found online at https://ccas.creighton.edu), a cover letter that includes the candidate's vision of how they will contribute to the University's mission, a curriculum vitae, original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process) and a statement of teaching philosophy.  Candidates should also be prepared to provide three letters of recommendation, at least two of which speak to the candidate's teaching ability.  We will begin reviewing materials on January 15th, 2022.

Qualifications:
A Doctorate or Master's degree from an accredited college or university;
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs;
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations;
Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others;
Ability to provide evidence of excellent university-level teaching and/or significant publications
Physical Requirements:
Seeing: 75 – 100%
Hearing: 75 – 100%
Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 0 – 24%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0 – 24% (pound: lbs.)
Travel: No
Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: No
AAP/EEO Statement:
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.
Disclosure Statement:
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.