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Instructional Assistant Professor Physics
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Instructional Assistant Professor Physics
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Physics
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
The Department of Physics is searching for a position to teach Physics 220 Mechanics I a junior level course focusing on Newtonian and Lagrangian dynamics.
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
-Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life (eligibility determination)
-Retirementand supplemental retirement planning options
-Tuition waiver benefitsavailable to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paidbenefit time
Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: State University:Illinois State University was founded in 1857 as Illinois first public university. We enroll approximately 21000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic planExcellence by Design: 2024-2029 lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching Learning and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity Diversity Access and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois States Metrics of Excellence at State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal with a metro population of approximately 172000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University Heartland Community College St. Joseph Medical Center Carle BroMenn Medical Center COUNTRY Financial State Farm Insurances International Headquarters Central Illinois Regional Airport and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and its citizens high level of educational attainment as well as its parks and recreation health care vibrant fine arts scene job growth economic opportunity historic sites and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livabilitys top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Onlines list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria Champaign-Urbana Decatur and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak which is located one block from Illinois States campus. For more information on our community visit.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
With a terminal degree the monthly rate will range between $1333 and $1777 per three-credit-hour course.
Required Qualifications
1. A conferred PhD in Physics or a closely related discipline.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Proficiency with computers.
4. Candidate must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position as mandated by state law.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prior experience instructing at the college level.
Work Hours
Varies
Proposed Starting Date
08/16/2025
Required Applicant Documents
Cover letter Reference List (contact information for at least three professional references) CV
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.
Contact Information for Applicants
Human Resources
Lexi Marquez
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
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Department
PhysicsThe Department of Physics is searching for a position to teach Physics 220 Mechanics I a junior level course focusing on Newtonian and Lagrangian dynamics.
Current Opportunities
Department
PhysicsThe Department of Physics is searching for a position to teach Physics 220 Mechanics I a junior level course focusing on Newtonian and Lagrangian dynamics.
Employment Type
Full Time
