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*As a unit
of the University System of Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University's
vacant faculty positions are also posted at the University
System of Georgia Applicant Clearinghouse.
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Position Title:
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Assistant Professor (Physics)
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Department:
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Chemistry
& Physics |
Position Begins:
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August
2008 |
Status:
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9 Month
Tenure Track |
Benefits Available:
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Yes |
PVA *
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54540 |
| Description: |
Armstrong Atlantic
State University announces a faculty search
in physics and invites applications for a tenure-track
position at the rank of assistant professor
in the Department of Chemistry and Physics.
The appointment will begin in August 2008,
pending budgetary approval. |
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| Qualifications: |
A Ph.D. in physics or a closely related
field is required as well as a strong
commitment to quality teaching and scholarly
activities involving undergraduates. Candidates
should have completed or should expect
to complete the Ph.D. by August 10, 2008.
The field of specialization is open. The
minimum qualifications for candidates
also include effective communication as
demonstrated by a seminar during the on-campus
interview. In addition to providing quality
instruction to students, the successful
candidate will be expected to carry a
service load within the department and
the university as well as engage undergraduate
students in scholarly activities.
Employment is contingent upon successful
completion of a background investigation.
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| The Department: |
The Department consists
of 4 full time physics faculty, 12 full time
chemistry faculty, five part-time faculty and
three staff. Full-time faculty have responsibilities
in the areas of scholarship, advisement and
service, as well as teaching. The Department
provides opportunities for undergraduate research
in physics. Many students report their results
via presentations at professional meetings,
publications and the preparation of written
reports as required for the experience. Faculty
members advise chemistry and physics majors
as well as a wide variety of pre-professional
and undecided majors. Students interact with
faculty in several discipline-related organizations.
The Department is housed in a 129,000 ft2 state
of the art science center, opened in June 2002.
A large collection of modern equipment is housed
in the Science Center, as well as numerous
networked computers for data analysis and word
processing. More specific information about
the department can be found at
www.chemistry.armstrong.edu.
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| The University: |
Armstrong Atlantic
State University is a four-year coeducational
senior unit in the University System of Georgia
and has an enrollment of more than 6800 students.
It is located approximately twelve miles south
of the historic district of the city of Savannah
on a modern 268 acre campus. The core mission
of the university is a strong liberal arts
education for all students, and the strategic
directions of the university are applied science
and technology, teacher education, health professions,
and community and economic development. |
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| The Community: |
Armstrong is located
in historic Savannah Georgia, a coastal city
located 250 miles southeast of Atlanta, Georgia
and 150 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida.
Savannah has long been known as a charming
city; rich in beauty, cultural diversity, support
for the arts, and opportunities for recreation.
In the last decade the city has capitalized
on its diverse manufacturing base, flourishing
tourist industry, and thriving port to become
the economic motor for the region. With a metropolitan
area population of 296,232 and an adjacent
six-county population of 471,000, Savannah
is well-positioned for future growth. The university
campus is 20 miles from sandy beaches, and
only a mile or so from crabbing, shrimping,
and saltwater fishing. |
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| Salary: |
Competitive and commensurate
with education and experience. Excellent benefits
package. |
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| Application Process: |
Complete applications shall consist of a
letter of interest, curriculum vitae,
unofficial graduate and undergraduate
transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy
and research plans, and letters from at
least three references. Applications should
be sent to:
Physics Search Committee
Department of Chemistry and Physics
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419-1997
Review of applications will begin November
15, 2007 and will continue until the position
is filled.
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Armstrong Atlantic State University is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer.
Georgia is an Open Records Law
state.
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