Assistant Professor of Physics, Non-Tenure Track

Faculty

Queens, NY

• ID : 219469-951
• Full-Time / Regular

ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Physics

Assistant Professor of Physics, Non-Tenure Track

The Institution

St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland;

and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings.

St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online.

The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

Commitment to Inclusion

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the cornerstone and oldest division of St. John’s University. The College offers three undergraduate degrees : the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Although the College has always emphasized the liberal arts tradition, we offer over 30 majors and 40 minors in the arts and sciences, with dual degree programs in business and education.

The college’s graduate division provides numerous programs leading to master’s and doctorate degrees. St. John’s College serves approximately 3300 undergraduate and graduate students.

Faculty in the College also teach most courses in the University’s core curriculum, which every St. John’s University undergraduate student takes regardless of college / school or major.

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Division / Department Information

The Department of Physics offers three Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Physics, Mathematical Physics, and Physical Science, as well as a minor in Physics.

We also offer combined B.S. / M.B.A. programs that allow you to complete both degrees within five years. Our courses cover a wide range of topics including electricity and magnetism, quantum theory, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

We seek a scholar with a strong interest and ability to teach both introductory and specialized courses for a diverse undergraduate student population, with a standard teaching load of 12 credits per semester.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in department, college, and university events.

Qualifications

The candidate will possess a doctoral degree in Physics or in a related area. The department is eager to attract candidates that represent the rich diversity of the students we proudly serve in the New York Metropolitan area.

We are seeking candidates who through their teaching, services, and research will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

In addition, the candidates must show evidence of excellence in teaching, professional and scholarly activity, student engagement, and a strong commitment to service participation within the department.

Application Process

Please apply online here. A complete application must include :

• A cover letter that explains the applicant’s interest in our department and their ability to meet the expectations of the position listed under Responsibilities above.
• We encourage applicants to include in their cover letter and / or teaching statement a summary of their past and / or future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
• A curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications.
• A teaching statement that includes the applicant’s teaching philosophy.
• A document containing names and contact information for at least three references, one of whom should be able to evaluate teaching of the candidate.

Please be advised that the application can only support the 4 additional attachments in addition to your resume / CV.

All items should be submitted electronically via the link below.

The review of applications will begin during the Spring 2024 semester, and will continue until the position is filled.