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Job description
Milledgeville, GA
Job ID: 278732
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state’s designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction – among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university’s beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O’Connor, ’45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O’Connor’s former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville – Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia’s Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
Assistant Professor (10-month academic year) of Astronomy
The Georgia College Department of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy is seeking to fill a position at the level of tenure track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will primarily teach introductory Astronomy and Astronomy laboratory classes for non-majors, but may also teach other upper and lower level courses in either physics or astronomy. As a tenure track appointment, in addition to teaching, scholarly activity and service are required. While open to all areas of astrophysics, scholarship in the area of computational astrophysics is preferred. Service requirements for this position will include coordinating the publishing of Astronomy and Physics Laboratory manuals. The Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy at Georgia College supports several facilities for our physics program, including a machine shop, a teaching planetarium, and an on-campus observatory with a 24-inch telescope. Further information on our department can be found at
https://www.gcsu.edu/artsandsciences/chemphys
Georgia College is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee and strives to create a campus environment which understands, fosters, and embraces the value of diversity. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by Georgia College. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75- 50). Georgia College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Please refer to the full job posting at http://www.gcsujobs.com/postings/
Review of applications will begin immediate until filled.
Responsibilities
Faculty -Teaching /Instruction
- Teaching introductory and upper level Physics and Astronomy lectures and laboratories as well as integrated physical science.
- Ability to maintain, develop and publish internally developed physics and astronomy laboratory materials, resources and manuals.
- Maintenance, development and setup of equipment for astronomy and physics laboratories.
Faculty -Scholarly Activity
- Ability to successfully mentor undergraduate research.
- Ability to seek internal and external funding to support teaching and research endeavors.
- Attendance and presentations at professional conferences.
Faculty- Service to Institution
- Faculty are expected to demonstrate service that directly impacts the quality of education provided to students and is related to a faculty member’s primary teaching duties.
- Participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attendance and participation in faculty and administrative meetings, commencement ceremonies, departmental retreats, and other meetings/events as required.
- Curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Assessment and evaluation of instruction.
- Professional development.
- Other duties as assigned by the department chair.
- Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership to subordinates. Requires consistent on-time attendance.
Working Relationships: Must work closely with coworkers in the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy to ensure the success of departmental courses and programs. Will work daily with faculty, students, and staff across the College of Arts and Sciences. Interactions with students, staff, instructors, and personnel from K-12 schools and community groups will be required as needed for scheduled events.Must work closely with coworkers in the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy to ensure the success of departmental courses and programs. Will work daily with faculty, students, and staff across the College of Arts and Sciences. Interactions with students, staff, instructors, and personnel from K-12 schools and community groups will be required as needed for scheduled events.Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))
Required Experience
Demonstrable ability to work collegiality and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds. In keeping with the University’s mission we especially encourage applicants who will further our goal of cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
1) Prior teaching experience in astronomy at the college level.
2) Experience developing and publishing physics and astronomy laboratory manuals.
3) Demonstrated track record in computational astrophysics
Job Summary
Primary purpose
The faculty employee is expected to contribute to the department’s educational mission. Faculty will be expected to instruct our students in their respective disciplines at the undergraduate levels.
The faculty employee is expected to have:
- Understanding of the principles associated with teaching, learning, research, and service.
- Strong communication skills and successful higher education teaching experience.
- Demonstrable ability to work collegially and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
- A sufficient understanding of physics and astronomy for teaching any of our upper level courses.
This position carries a tenure track status.This position will teach introductory and upper level Physics and Astronomy courses as well as integrated physical science. As a tenure track appointment, in addition to teaching, scholarly activity and service are required.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.
Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
- Criminal Background Check
- Education Verification
