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State University of New York at Oswego
Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics
The Department of Physics at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position.
Review Date: Review of applications will begin April 2, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary: $42,000 -$45,000 depending on teaching experience
Date of Appointment: September 1, 2012
Description of Responsibilities: During the fall semester the successful applicant is expected to teach an introductory physics course (PHY101) to non-science students to satisfy a general education requirement, a second-semester college physics course (PHY212), and two college physics laboratory sections (PHY212L).
The second semester will be similar; however, there may be an opportunity for an alternate teaching assignment depending on the expertise of the applicant. There may be a possibility of renewal for a second year.
Required Qualifications: A Ph.D or equivalent in physics or a related field at the time of appointment
Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience art the undergraduate level
To Apply: Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of reference to Dr.Dale A. Zych, Chairperson, Department of Physics, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126. E-mail applications will be accepted in MS Word or PDF format sent to zych@oswego.edu. Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.
Description of Department: The Physics Department is currently located in Snygg Hall at the eastern end of the campus. In 2013, the new science building will be completed and the Physics Department will be housed on the second floor with lab space in the basement. Currently, there are six full time faculty members in a department that offers a Physics B.S., a Physics B.A., a three year pre-engineering program, and a physics component of an education Physics Certification 7-12 program. Faculty members are actively engaged in research with students in the areas of condensed matter and low temperature physics, astrophysics, applied electrostatics, nuclear instrumentation, and the history of physics. In addition, the faculty of the Department of Physics and adjunct staff are committed to teaching general education courses at introductory and advanced levels.
Description of SUNY Oswego: Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. Named one of "Top Up-and-Coming Schools" in U.S. News America's Best Colleges 2010 and a "Best Northeastern College" by Princeton Review, Oswego offers its 8300 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities. SUNY Oswego is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking sesquicentennial strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities.
Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu.
SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office, (315-312-2215).