What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Physics position at Carthage College?
The Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for a renewable one-year assistant professor position starting August 16, 2025. Primary teaching responsibilities include the lectures and labs of a full-year sequence in introductory algebra-based physics that primarily serves students pursuing pre-health careers.
Requirements:
- Should ideally have several years of experience teaching introductory physics with IPLS (introductory physics for life sciences) or pre-health orientation and experience in curriculum development for IPLS.
- Must have earned a Ph.D. (strongly preferred) or M.S. in Physics or a closely related field.
- Clear commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
- The expected teaching load for this position is 32 contact hours, which would take the form of 2 lectures and 2 labs in fall term, 2 lectures and 3 labs in spring term plus 1 course in January term or in the summer term.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters in Physics or closely related field
- Three years of undergraduate physics teaching
- Commitment to best pedagogical practices in physics education
- Record of success in undergraduate physics instruction
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting a diverse student population in the classroom
In order to apply for this position, applicants should submit a single pdf file containing a cover letter, CV, names and contact information for three professional references, and a statement of teaching philosophy. In the cover letter, please address teaching experience in an IPLS or pre-health oriented physics curriculum or plans for how to transform a standard algebra based physics sequence to optimize relevance for pre-health students. Review of applications will proceed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For best consideration, submit application materials to by April 7, 2025. Questions can be addressed to Jean Quashnock at physics-search@carthage.edu. More information about the Department of Physics & Astronomy may be found at http://www.carthage.edu/physics/.
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About Carthage
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage. Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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