Qualifications:  A Ph.D. in Physics (by June 30, 2009) with a specialization that is pertinent to the scope of undergraduate physics education at UW-Platteville.  Preference will be  given to those with degrees or experience in Physics Education Research.  Candidates must have one year of teaching experience. Two-semesters as a half-time teaching assistantship in graduate school meet this requirement.  Qualifications also include good communication skills with both students and faculty, a commitment to undergraduate education, a demonstrated commitment to or experience with racially diverse populations.  Employment will require a criminal background check.

Salary:  Competitive

Appointment Date:  Start date approximately August 24, 2009

Additional Info:  UWP is a comprehensive university of approximately 7,000 students located in the hill and stream region of Southwestern Wisconsin.  The College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science has approximately 2,000 students in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, and computer science, including about 50 students in an  ABET-accredited engineering physics major.  The university also offers degrees in biology, agriculture and industrial studies.  The enrollment in calculus-based physics is about 600 students per year; the enrollment in algebra-based physics is about 150 students per year.  Go to www.uwplatt.edu/chemep/phys for further information.  UW-Platteville, an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications  from women and minorities.  The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.

Applications:  Send a letter of application, resume, teaching philosophy, description of research plans, statement of commitment to fostering campus racial diversity, and contact information for three references to:

                                    Physics Search Committee - Philip Young, Chair

                                    Department of Chemistry and Engineering Physics

                                    University of Wisconsin - Platteville

                                    1 University Plaza

                                    Platteville, WI  53818

Application Date:  Review of applications will begin November 26, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.