Assistant Professor of Engineering and Physics
Assistant Professor of Engineering and Physics
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Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ.All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
TenureTrack Faculty Department of Engineering and Physics
Abilene Christian University is seeking an energetic talented physicist for its renowned physics program. This TenureTrack faculty position is at the level of assistant professor. Applicants should have strong skills in mentoring students in classroom and research situations. Ideal candidates will work with our DOE funded nuclear physics research group but all candidates with a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should apply as soon as possible. Applications from qualified women and minorities are especially encouraged. Applications supported by all required materials on or before November 15 2024 will receive full consideration. Anticipated start date is August 2025.
ACUs Department of Engineering and Physics has prepared undergraduates for careers in STEM for more than 50 years. An engineering program was added in 2012 and the department currently serves approximately 30 physics majors and 160 engineering majors. The department has more than 50000 square feet of class and lab space available for teaching learning and research. Additionally Abilene Christian University was ranked in the Top 10 in three categories (Service Learning FirstYear Experience and Learning Communities) and ranked in a total of five out of eight categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Programs to Look For benchmarks. Applicants must convincingly demonstrate how they can mentor ACU students toward entering and leading in STEM careers. Candidates should also demonstrate how they can be flexible adaptable and resourceful in supporting this program.
Typical Duties:
Effectively teach physics courses as needed throughout the curriculum.
Mentor physics students in classroom research and professional situations.
Partner in continuously improving teaching courses and labs to support the curriculum.
Participate in assessment efforts to support curricular development.
Develop encourage and participate in experiential learning activities.
Develop instructional methods that will reflect best practices in physics pedagogy.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in physics physics education or a closely related field.
Demonstrated record of effective communication teamwork and planning skills.
Record of or demonstrated potential for effective physics teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in physics physics education or a closely related discipline.
Ability to contribute to our well established nuclear physics research group
Classroom teaching experience at the University level.
Coursework or formal training in physics education pedagogy.
Experience in course and curriculum development.
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
