The Department of Engineering and Physics at Providence College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position commencing in August 2024.
We seek an individual who will establish a vibrant, ongoing research program involving undergraduate researchers and who will be active in service to the department, College, and physics community. The College has recently completed a multi-million-dollar Science Complex renovation that provides flexible state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities designed to support an array of pedagogies that enhance student engagement and that emphasize inclusive excellence.
The Engineering and Physics Department recently participated in a year-long AIPTEAM-UP initiative and is continuing the process of implementing several strategies to increase the sense of belonging for all members of our physics community. As our student body becomes increasingly diverse, we welcome applicants with experience teaching and mentoring students from a broad range of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
For additional information please contact: Dr. Seth Ashman, Chair, Engineering and Physics Department, Providence College, Providence, RI 02918-0001 or sashman@providence.edu.
The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. in physics (or closely related field) from an accredited institution and demonstrate the promise of excellence in undergraduate teaching at all levels within a physics-based curriculum.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
• Earned doctorate in Physics or closely related field (by August 2024)
• Clear research plan with potential to include undergraduate students while also achieving publishable scholarly productivity
• Successful teaching experience, preferably including higher education experience
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy, diversity, and equity
PREFERREDADDITIONALQUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated success mentoring students
• Demonstrated success engaging undergraduates in research
The salary for this position is between $75,000-$80,000.
Complete application information for this position is available on the College web site at: https://careers.providence.edu The job posting number on the college web site is F197P, or search for keyword Physics.
The application deadline for this position is October 6, 2023. Applicants must apply online where they will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s), a 2-3 page research proposal that includes plans for engaging undergraduate students, a reflection on teaching and their approach to pedagogy (both of these documents are an opportunity for applicants to highlight their commitment to providing support for an equitable and inclusive research and learning environment), and the names and email addresses of three references who will provide letters of recommendation on their behalf.
College Information / EOE Statement:
Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission and encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom, and equality of every person. Committed to fostering academic excellence, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a stellar and diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As our student body grows increasingly diverse, experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of economic, social and cultural backgrounds is preferred. An AA/EOE, the College especially encourages the applications from women and persons of color. The full Statement of Nondiscrimination is in the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy.
The Department of Engineering and Physics offers undergraduate programs designed to prepare individuals for careers in fields such as applied science, engineering, information technology, and research. Students who major in engineering, physics, and physics/secondary education at Providence College benefit from a strong liberal arts foundation that enhances their scientific studies by strengthening their analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
The department has a combined engineering program through affiliations with Columbia University in New York City and Washington University in St. Louis, in which students obtain degrees from PC and the affiliated school.
For students who are interested in teaching physics at the high school level, a physics/secondary education track that leads to a bachelor of arts degree is also available. The department also offers a minor in physics.
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