[Cugapost] Assistant Professor position

[Lorelei Carlson]

Assistant Professor in Physics or Astronomy

This is a tenure track position beginning at the rank of Assistant 
Professor. A Ph.D. in astronomy or physics is required. The successful 
applicant will be expected to teach courses in astronomy, physics, 
and/or physical science with particular emphasis on the ability to teach 
introductory level astronomy courses. Excellence in teaching is expected 
as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals 
from diverse communities and cultures. The successful applicant will be 
expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and 
service. Radford University is committed to taking a leadership role in 
creating and supporting a highly productive, diverse and qualified 
workforce.

Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated ability to work 
effectively in informal and formal teams with individuals from diverse 
communities and cultures, a distinctive record of accomplishment 
incorporating diverse perspectives in teaching, scholarship and/or 
outreach, an ability to contribute to campus diversity efforts and/or 
demonstrate cultural competence, and experience with a wide variety of 
teaching methods focused on diverse learners and differentiation.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes Radford 
University's competitive benefit package.

Radford University is committed to taking a leadership role in creating 
and supporting a highly productive, diverse and qualified workforce. We 
actively value diversity in our workplace and seek to take advantage of 
the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. Located in beautiful 
southwestern Virginia, Radford University is a comprehensive, midsize 
student-focused public university that offers its more than 9,500 
students a diversity of outstanding academic programs.
Renowned for teaching excellence and a focus on strong faculty/student 
bonds, the innovative use of technology in the learning environment, and 
a vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers 
many opportunities to engage both faculty and students in teaching, 
research and public service as scholars and citizens. We seek new 
colleagues with a passion for student success and willingness to 
contribute to our collegial intellectual community. More information can 
be found at http://www.radford.edu.

Application: To apply please submit an application including cover 
letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information 
for three professional references to https://jobs.radford.edu. 
Demonstration of educational effectiveness via the submission of 
teaching reviews or other materials will also be welcome. Additional 
materials may be requested at a later time. Review of applications will 
begin December 3, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.