Assistant or Associate Professor

The School of Science and Mathematics at Emporia State University seeks to hire a tenure-track (assistant or associate professor rank) professor of Physics Education. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach physics courses for our physics education licensure program and provide innovative leadership to promote physics education as a career choice for incoming students interested in science education.
• The successful candidate will also be involved in the design and teaching of Physics courses appropriate for other majors that require a background in physics such as chemistry and biology as well as pre-professional programs such as pre-med and pre-physical therapy.
• Beyond providing high-quality teaching, and innovative physics teaching methods, this position’s responsibilities will also include working with our SMART21 coordinator to recruit students seeking to pursue teaching licensure in physics, working with our Teacher’s College to promote science education, assessment of student learning in physics and physics education, and necessary reporting to the Kansas State Department of Education. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics Education, Physics or very closely related field by the time of hire (August 2025).
• They must also have sufficient course background, experience, and interest to teach a range of courses from Introduction to Engineering, College Physics I & Lab, College Physics II & Lab, Modern Physics, Intermediate Physics, Advanced Physics Lab. Interest and ability to supervise student research projects across is also expected.
• The ability to teach courses in Statics, Dynamics, Light, Digital Electronics, or Robotics is also highly desirable. 

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: $56,948 - $75,931 annually
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of application, unofficial transcripts, resume, and at least three (3) references here. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.