College of the Ozarks invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in physics. This position requires a self-motivated, versatile individual with strong classroom teaching skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with other faculty members.  The successful candidate must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission, demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate students, commit to serving as a mentor and positive role model, and pursue the integration of the academic discipline and Christian faith. 

Teaching responsibilities will include the physics sequence (including lab), a general education physical science course, and other courses (e.g., astronomy) as desired.

Non-teaching responsibilities include working with other faculty to maintain laboratory equipment.  Additionally, the successful candidate will advise students, participate in semiannual faculty workshops, serve on campus committees, and attend monthly division meetings. Prior to appointment, the candidate should hold an M.S. (or higher) in physics. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Ph.D. in physics and undergraduate teaching experience.

College of the Ozarks is a small (1,500 students), liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to evangelical Christian faith and service, located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu). 

Send letter of application, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (including one from your pastor) to Dr. Eric Bolger, Dean of the College, PO Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726, or email hitchcock@cofo.edu.  Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. The preferred start date is than August 15, 2022.