Department The FSU Panama City Undergraduate Studies program: Undergraduate Programs | FSU Panama City
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Responsibilities The position is a full-time teaching faculty position with an emphasis on undergraduate instruction in Physics.
- Develop and teach face-to-face courses in Physics as part of the FSU PC undergraduate studies program, which fulfills per-requisite courses for several majors on campus (e.g., Biomedical Sciences, Engineering) - examples of courses include general physics, calculus-based physics, and intermediate modern physics.
- Work with colleagues on campus and in the Physics Department in Tallahassee to support students and ensure continuity of academics.
- Provide high-quality instruction and services to the undergraduate studies program
- Be an engaged faculty member with a focus on student success.
- Opportunities are available to engage in research and work with students on their research, though not specifically required for this teaching faculty position.
Qualifications - PhD in Physics from an accredited institution with at least 2 years of teaching experience at the university level.
- Individuals completing their doctorate in Physics with all but dissertation (ABD) status will be considered, and individuals with a Master's in Physics with a related doctoral degree will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated excellence in university teaching, excellent communication skills, and a passion for student success.
Contact Info Dr. Tyler Towne, Assistant Dean, ttowne@fsu.edu
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How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applicants are encouraged to submit the following materials with application for consideration:
- A cover letter describing university teaching experience, courses you feel qualified to teach, and why you are seeking this position.
- Current curriculum vitae
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (copies of teaching evaluations and other data).
- Also, in the FSU application system, applicants must provide names and email contact information for at least 3 references, who will receive notifications to submit a letter of reference on your behalf. Please ensure that those references respond to this inquiry and submit their letters through the FSU application system. Additional information to help with providing letters of reference is below:
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After submitting your application, click the Careers link. Click the My References link. Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
Considerations This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
This position will be on campus at FSU Panama City in Panama City, FL.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
This position will begin in Fall 2026. Applications received by the review date are assured full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.