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Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics - 999971

Position Number: 999971

Unit/Department: Physics & Astronomy

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Department Summary:

The Department of Chemistry and Physics at Drake University provides students with the scientific knowledge and experiential skills necessary for a career in chemistry, physics, and related fields. In preparing students for a career, we encourage and promote personal interactions between students, faculty, and experienced professionals through a variety of interactive courses, undergraduate research experiences, and seminar presentations.

Job Summary:

The Department of Chemistry and Physics at Drake University invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position for the 2025-2026 academic year. We seek a candidate who will be committed to providing a rigorous and engaging classroom experience for students enrolled a combination of introductory physics, theoretical mechanics, electronics, and laboratory courses depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. Responsibilities include teaching assigned sections, preparing teaching materials, assessing student learning, and supervising capstone experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in physics or a closely related field;

• Experience teaching undergraduate physics courses.

• Knowledge and ability to develop, implement, and teach physics courses at the undergraduate introductory and intermediate levels;

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as lead teacher or sole point of contact in one or more undergraduate physics courses.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter, (2) CV (3) a 1 page service statement describing how if hired you will support students of broad backgrounds and otherwise uniquely serve the Department, and (4) the contact details for three references.

Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists.

Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair: Matthew Zwier, Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics, [email protected]

Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at [email protected].

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Review of Applications Begins:

Review of applications begins July 7, 2025. For full consideration, apply by July 3, 2025.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2023) (https://www.drake.edu/media/departmentsoffices/hrforcurrentfacultystaff/documents/benefits/M-2321503\_23DrakeGuideV3.pdf) .

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/) .