GONZAGA UNIVERSITY

Department of Physics


The Physics Department of Gonzaga University invites applications for two full time tenure track positions in the Physics Department at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2008.  Gonzaga University seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, with demonstrated  committment and passion for teaching at the undergraduate level.  To see our Diversity Statement, please click here.  Interested applicants should submit all materials in electronic format only.  We will accept the following formats: PDF, Word, WordPerfect, and rich text.  Please send the following information to coffey@gonzaga.edu by January 15, 2008:

1.) a current CV
2.) the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references
3.) a statement of your teaching philosophy
4.) a statement of your research interests
5.) a statement explaining how you feel you would be successful at Gonzaga University as a member of the Physics Department.

To give prospective applicants a better idea of what working here is like, we have created various pages detailing pertinent features of the job.


The Physics Department at Gonzaga University presently consists of four tenured professors, one full time fixed term professor, and one adjunct professor. One of the positions available is due to the fixed term position being converted to a tenure track position. The second position is available due to a retirement.   Salary (based on CUPA average) is $49,900, and benefits are competitive.

Information for foreign nationals considering applying can be accessed by clicking here.

Anyone with further questions about these positions should contact Dr. Allan Greer either by phone: (509) 323-6757 or by e-mail: greera@gonzaga.edu. Inquiries will be accepted until the position is filled.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is an AA/EEO employer committed to diversity.

The security of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to  Gonzaga University.  Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which may occur on the campus, and the crime statistics for the most recent three-year period may be requested from the Gonzaga University Security Department, 502 E. Boone Ave., MSC Box 2468, Spokane, WA 99258.  Phone: (509) 323-4150.


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