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Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy
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Work type: Tenure track faculty
Location: Chester
Widener University is currently seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences to start fall 2021. The successful candidate will have demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, will ready to pursue an active research program that will include significant participation by undergraduate students, and will be expected to contribute to departmental, campus, and professional service. Teaching duties will include introductory physics courses and laboratories for science/engineering majors and for non-science majors, upper-level physics courses and laboratories, and astronomy/astrophysics courses if qualified.
Widener University is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. The College of Arts and Sciences puts high priority on inclusive pedagogy, inclusive mentoring, and community engagement. Those candidates experienced in, or who would enjoy, working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and those who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity, are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas throughout their application.
Qualifications: Minimum requirements are a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, clear evidence of scholarly potential, and a Ph.D. in physics or a physics-related discipline. The position is not limited by area of research specialization. ABD candidates may be considered if the Ph.D. will be completed by May 2021.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, transcripts, teaching philosophy, and a statement describing research plans by December 31, 2020 at widener.edu/jobs. Also, please have three letters of reference sent to ArtsandSciences@widener.edu. Please ensure that all documents are submitted as either .docx or .pdf. Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2021. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only those selected to interview will be contacted.
Widener has a strategic commitment to building an inclusive university community whose diversity enriches the lives of all members and where our students are prepared for living in a pluralistic and ever-changing world. As a leading metropolitan university, Widener strives to embody the values that are inherent in our mission: civic engagement, access, inclusion, academic excellence, innovation and leadership.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
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Advertised: 18 Nov 2020 Eastern Standard Time
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