Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Physics

The University of Minnesota-Morris is inviting applications for a one-year visiting professor position for the academic year August 2022 to May 2023. The primary responsibility will be to teach courses in the physics program. These include an algebra-based introductory physics course with lab, a sophomore level course in modern physics, an upper division course in experimental physics, and one other elective course according to the area of interest of the successful candidate. A PhD in physics or related field is required by August 15, 2022. We are seeking an instructor who is committed to excellence in teaching, centering on students while ensuring rigorous standards. Applicants should provide a cover letter, a CV, three contacts of reference, and a statement summarizing relevant teaching experience. Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials. In addition to this one-year position, we also are seeking a one-semester candidate to teach two courses, including astronomy, during the spring semester 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening will begin June 3, 2022. Inquiries can be made to Ann Kolden, Executive Office and Administrative Specialist, at (320) 589-6301 or koldenal@morris.umn.edu.The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Position begins August 15, 2022. Salary and teaching load is competitive. 

A distinctive undergraduate campus within the University of Minnesota system, the UMN Morris combines a student-centered residential liberal arts education with access to the resources and opportunities of one of the nation's largest universities. A founding member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), UMN Morris provides students with a rigorous academic experience, preparing them to be global citizens who value and pursue intellectual growth, civic engagement, intercultural competence, and environmental stewardship. The student body of nearly 1600 is supported by approximately 130 faculty members with a student/faculty ratio of 13:1. UMN Morris serves one of the most diverse student bodies in Minnesota. Forty percent of UMN Morris students are Native American, persons of color, or of international origin. UMN Morris is the only federally recognized Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution in the Upper Midwest.

UMN Morris is highly ranked by national publications –  U.S. News & World Report as a top-ten public liberal arts college; Forbes as one of the best colleges and universities in the nation; and Fiske Guide to Colleges includes Morris campus in its list of “the best” and “most interesting” schools in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom. Morris students are taught by a faculty with the highest per capita representation in the University of Minnesota’s Academy of Distinguished Teaching and students consistently win national awards, as demonstrated by UMN Morris’s status among the top baccalaureate institutions producing student Fulbright awards. The campus is also a national leader in sustainability, evidenced by receipt of the inaugural Excellence in Sustainability award from the National Association of College and University Business Officers and an AASHE STARS Gold rating.

To apply for this position, complete the basic application on-line at the UMN Online Employment System at http://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs. Choose Job ID # 348033. 

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UMN Morris values diversity in its students, faculty, and staff. UMN Morris is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their teaching, research, and /or service because we believe that diversity enriches the University experience for everyone.

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