Teaching Faculty (Physics) – School of Engineering and Physics
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Job Location:
Collegedale, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: School of Engineering and Physics
Hours: Full-Time Salary
Pay: Commensurate with experience and level of educational achievement per Southern Adventist Universitys faculty salary structure. Benefits include health insurance a professional growth allowance and tuition assistance for dependents.
Start Date: August 2026 or January 2027
Job Summary: Southern Adventist University seeks a full-time teaching faculty member in physics at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor through full Professor for face-to-face classroom instruction on the campus in Collegedale TN. We are building the future of physics and engineering at Southern and we seek a colleague who will boost our momentum. We seek a colleague who will facilitate learning that integrates a Christian biblical worldview and Seventh-day Adventist beliefs fostering student engagement spiritual growth and professional formation.
Characteristics:
Teaching/Academic
Application Process: Interested candidates are encouraged to begin by emailing a CV and any inquiry questions to . To be considered applicants must apply through the online portal at Submit:
Hours: Full-Time Salary
Pay: Commensurate with experience and level of educational achievement per Southern Adventist Universitys faculty salary structure. Benefits include health insurance a professional growth allowance and tuition assistance for dependents.
Start Date: August 2026 or January 2027
Job Summary: Southern Adventist University seeks a full-time teaching faculty member in physics at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor through full Professor for face-to-face classroom instruction on the campus in Collegedale TN. We are building the future of physics and engineering at Southern and we seek a colleague who will boost our momentum. We seek a colleague who will facilitate learning that integrates a Christian biblical worldview and Seventh-day Adventist beliefs fostering student engagement spiritual growth and professional formation.
Characteristics:
- A desire to help shape and advance a shared vision for the future of physics at Southern.
- A disciple of Jesus called to disciple students professionally and personally and able to respond to student frustrations with tact and compassion
- A collaborative life-long learner able to accept and offer constructive feedback; Servant leadership attitude fostering a supportive and collegial environment within the School and across the University
- Articulate integration of biblical foundations in the practice and teaching of physics
- Clear effective timely and compassionate oral and written communication in English
- Demonstrated interest in curriculum development or program building
- Masters degree in physics or physics education research Ph.D. preferred
- Recent artifacts of leading student research
- Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching preferred
- Must be authorized to work in the US
Teaching/Academic
- Develop and teach undergraduate physics courses at all levels including laboratory and computational (and possibly online) components
- Support engineering courses within the faculty members areas of qualification include some engineering students in research
- Develop innovative course materials prepared and delivered in an organized manner.
- Maintain accurate course records (grades syllabi attendance) with timely student feedback.
- Establish and sustain a research program engaging undergraduate students; pursue professional and scholarly engagement appropriate to a teaching-focused institution (e.g. conference presentations peer collaboration).
- Assistant professors are expected to teach a summer physics course as needed
- Provide academic career and spiritual advising to assigned students; maintain regular office hours for student accessibility and support.
- Sponsor student attendance and presentations at professional conferences.
- Serve as sponsor or co-sponsor for student clubs or organizations.
- Nurture students spiritual and professional growth guiding them toward Gods calling in science and society.
- Nurture a culture of collaboration within the School of Engineering and Physics and across the university through meaningful service on departmental and university committees.
- Positively contribute to the spiritual tenor collegiality and mission of the School of Engineering and Physics and the university
- Engage in service to your church your community and your profession
- Other duties as assigned.
Application Process: Interested candidates are encouraged to begin by emailing a CV and any inquiry questions to . To be considered applicants must apply through the online portal at Submit:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy including integration of biblical principles and Seventh-day Adventist faith
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. sample syllabi or student evaluations)
- Names and contact information for three professional references
- Completed application
- Review of applications will begin May 11 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Southern Adventist University is a co-educational institution established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, offering doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate, associate degrees, and one-year certificates. Various delivery modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid and other) are employed to ... View more
