Candidates are expected to have a record of demonstrated ability in leadership and administration, external funding, distinguished teaching and research, and should be eligible for a faculty position at the associate professor or full professor level.  Area of specialization is open.   The successful candidate will provide academic leadership for the department and will be responsible for the relationship between the Department and the University Administration and academic community.  In addition, the successful candidate must be assertive and be able to promote the interests of a smaller academic program. 

Required:  A Ph.D. in physics with area of specialization open for consideration.  

Preferred:  The successful candidate must be able to teach at all levels, including courses for non-science majors, science majors, and physics majors.

Start Date:  August, 2009  Competitive salary and benefits. 

Applications received immediately will receive full consideration.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  To apply visit http://employment.unk.edu - follow instructions to complete the on-line faculty profile.  Also attach a letter of application, curriculum vita including references, and a brief statement describing teaching philosophy and research plans. In addition, three letters of reference should be mailed (or e-mailed:  amstutzd@unk.edu) to David Amstutz, Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics & Physical Science, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849-1160. 

For questions about the position:  (308) 865-8277; For questions about the on-line process:  (308) 865-8655 or employment@unk.edu 

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The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a 6,500-student comprehensive public residential institution located in a growing community of 30,000. UNK, one of four system campuses of the University of Nebraska, is located in Central Nebraska's Platte River Valley, part of a Tri-City region along the I-80 corridor with a combined population 105,000. UNK is characterized by: A growing and thriving multicultural campus and area population; Small student to faculty ratios; Supportive environment for faculty scholarship; Unparalleled undergraduate research programs; Students, who come to UNK from 42 countries and 45 states, and achieve in the classroom, on the playing fields and in the arts; A strong, supportive sense of community; and More than 170 programs of study, including graduate programs in 30 areas.