Visiting Assistant Professor (Specialization Open)

at  Gustavus Adolphus College

DESCRIPTION

Position Details: Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time one-year position of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics to begin August 15, 2024.
Institution Information: Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving 2,000 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas. Learn more at https://gustavus.edu/provost/newfaculty/.
Department Information: The Physics Department offers a nationally recognized comprehensive major and graduates an average of 15 +/- 3 students per year, of whom a very high percentage pursue graduate and professional degrees. The department is housed in the well-equipped 64,000 square-foot Olin Hall of Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science. For more information, see https://gustavus.edu/physics/.

• Teach 24 contact hours during the academic year. This teaching load is typically two lecture courses and associated labs in both the fall and spring terms (approximately 12 contact hours per week in lectures and labs at introductory and upper levels for various audiences).
• Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow.