Temporary Position Teaching Physics at Eastern Illinois University

The Physics Department at Eastern Illinois University seeks qualified candidates for a nine-month temporary position starting August 15, 2012. The qualified candidate must hold, at minimum, a Masters Degree in Physics or related field. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience for those who may want to have a future career in academia. A typical teaching load is three lecture-lab courses per semester. Course load will depend on qualifications and could include all undergraduate levels of Physics courses and introductory astronomy.

Eastern Illinois University is primarily an undergraduate institution dedicated to quality teaching in small class settings. EIU is within commuting distance from the University of Illinois. Applicants should submit a letter of application, including a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a vita, and should arrange to have official undergraduate and graduate transcripts and names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references sent to: Dr. Steven Daniels, Chair, Physics Department, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Il 61920. Applications can be submitted through e-mail at swdaniels@eiu.edu. Review of applications begins April 19th, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity-equal access/ Affirmative Action Employer, committed to achieving a diverse community.