Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics
Western State College of Colorado


POSITION: Western State College of Colorado invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics at the rank of assistant professor. Primary teaching responsibilities include lecture and laboratory courses in conceptual, introductory and calculus-based physics in support of degree programs in biology, chemistry, and geology. The program in physics also offers a minor curriculum with courses in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, and electronics. Collaborative opportunities exist in astronomy, chemical-physics, and geophysics. The position requires teaching 24 semester credits per academic year. Responsibilities also include supervision of undergraduate research, academic advising, service to the college, and continued professional development.

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, $48,000 -$49,000. Benefits include an employee/employer shared contribution retirement plan and life and health insurance.

START DATE: August 2011

QUALIFICATIONS: A doctorate in physics or a related field is required. ABD will be considered for appointment, but the terminal degree is required for tenure. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to innovative undergraduate education and demonstrate excellence in teaching in both lecture and laboratory settings. A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate research is desirable.

APPLICATION: Send letter of application with curriculum vitae, transcripts, and statement of teaching philosophy, and have three letters of reference sent to:

Chair, Physics Search Committee Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences Hurst Hall 128 Western State College of Colorado Gunnison, CO 81231


Please direct questions to Anne Ryter at aryter@western.edu; (970) 943-7098.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during screening. Official transcripts are required prior to employment. Screening of applications will begin January 10, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Western is a residential, four-year public undergraduate college with an enrollment of 2,400 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized undergraduate education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The college is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides significant year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about Western.

Western State College of Colorado is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer.