Assistant Professor, Physics

 Full-Time, Tenure Track, 2011 Fall Semester

 Benedictine University is a liberal arts institution located in the research corridor of metropolitan Chicago with nationally recognized undergraduate programs in the sciences. The University is in the midst of tremendous growth in the area of life sciences and, consistent with the University's vision statement, the institution is making a significant commitment of resources to support these programs.

Position Description: Benedictine University invites applications for a tenure-track position within the Physics Department at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2011. The applicant must be able to teach a variety of courses throughout the curriculum including teaching and course development for advanced undergraduate physics, introductory physics lecture and lab courses for both physical science/engineering majors and life/health science majors. The successful candidate will establish and participate in externally funded research in any area of physics. Startup funds are available.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree is required with a research interest that would involve undergraduate students. Teaching and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Interdisciplinary experience is desirable. Candidates must have permanent, legal authoritization to work in the USA.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those applications received by October 11, 2010.

Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching effectiveness) through Academic Jobs Online at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Benedictine%20University/Physics. Any questions should be directed to: Rose Fisk, Coordinator, College of Science, Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532. Email: rfisk@ben.edu. Fax: 630-829-6547. E.O.E.