Assistant Professor of Physics

Job Description Summary The Department of Physical Sciences (PHY) at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida invites applications for a full-time, continuing track position of Assistant Professor in the field of physics beginning in August 2021. The PHY Department offers a BS degree in Chemistry and growing specialization in Biochemistry and a minor in Physics.

 

Review of applications will begin April 5, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. ​

 

Essential Functions  

• This full-time Assistant Professor of Physics teaches undergraduate courses; provides academic advising and mentoring to undergraduate students, including supervision of undergraduate research; contributes to departmental, college, university, community and professional service; and engages in sustained scholarship.

• The applicant should be able to teach courses and develop curriculum in physics, and other courses needed by the program.
  The ideal candidate would mentor undergraduate students in physics research projects, engage in undergraduate academic advising, participate in departmental, university, community and professional service, and engage in sustained scholarship

 

Qualifications/Requirements  

• The position requires a PhD in Physics, or closely related field.

• Experience with developing and teaching distance courses is welcomed. Barry university values engaged scholarship by faculty members – making connections between research/teaching and the needs of local and global communities.

• Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter – 1 page limit; 2) a statement of teaching philosophy – 1 page limit; 3) a description of research plans – 3 page limit, 4) a curriculum vitae; 5) an unofficial transcript; and, 6) letters of reference from three recommenders.