Position
Instructor
Department
Physics
Job Classification(s):
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Starting Date
Fall 2024
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications • Master’s degree in Physics or Physics Education; or a Ph.D. with 18 graduate semester hours in Physics Preferred Qualifications • Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education, or a closely related field • Experience in teaching physics and physics laboratory courses at the college level. Recent graduates who have teaching experience as teaching assistants are welcome to apply. • Experience with classroom technology
Requirements
The Department is seeking a candidate with interest and qualifications to teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in physics, including both calculus-based and algebra-based courses. Course assignments will include both online and face-to-face courses taught in Wichita Falls, TX, on the MSU campus. The successful candidate will be willing to work closely with students at a public liberal arts university with a commitment to promoting success for students of all academic backgrounds. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester.
Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to work well with diverse populations and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Please send a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, teaching statement of not more than 2 pages, and contact information of 3 professional references to: preet.sharma@msutexas.edu Contact Information Preet Sharma, PhD Associate Professor of Physics 219B, McCoy Building, Midwestern State University 3410 Taft Boulevard Wichita Falls, Texas 76308-2099 Tel: 940-397-4345 Email: preet.sharma@msutexas.edu

Please send information to the contact listed below.

Contact Information
Mailing Address
Dr. Preet Sharma,
MSU Texas
Physics
3410 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099
For More Information
Dr. Preet Sharma
(940) 397-4345

preet.sharma@msutexas.edu
University Information
University Information
MSU Texas
3410 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099
About MSU

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