JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Carthage College invites applications for a contract assistant professor position starting in 2026. Primary responsibilities involve teaching lectures and labs of a full-year sequence in introductory algebra-based physics, that primarily serves students pursuing careers in health care. 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
• Enthusiasm for educating students from widely varying backgrounds
  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 experience teaching in an algebra-based physics sequence and specific instances where the curriculum was adjusted to highlight medical or health care applications of physics. Review of applications will proceed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For best consideration please apply by November 1, 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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