Application Instructions for Tenure-Track Positions
in the Physics Department at James Madison University

To apply for a position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at James Madison University, please submit the materials requested by the department and JMU Human Resources. Current open positions are in:

Soft Condensed Matter / Non-linear Dynamics:
A position description may be found at csma31.csm.jmu.edu/physics/html/faculty_search.htm To apply, use the online SCM/Nonlinear application form through JMU Human Resources: http://joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56120

Nuclear Physics:
A position description may be found at csma31.csm.jmu.edu/physics/html/faculty_search2.htm To apply, use the Nuclear application form  through JMU Human Resources: http://joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56121

Two-year non-tenure track position:
A position description (in pdf format) may be found here. To apply, use the online SCM/Nonlinear application form through JMU Human Resources: http://joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56267

Physics Specialist (for the JMU Science and Math Learning Center):
For the non-tenure track Physics Specialist opening in the Science and Math Learning Center and instructions on how to apply, please visit csma31.csm.jmu.edu/physics/html/PhysicsSpecialist.htm

For additional information on the department, visit our home page.

Submit a web-application form through the application form link above for the appropriate search. From this link, you should follow "apply for this posting" and then click under "new applicant" on the following page, but please read all instructions below first:

You will be asked to create a username and password.  After creating a username and password, submit only the "required" fields on the form and your email address. Required fields are indicated with a red asterisk. Demographic information on the next page is appreciated, but not required for a complete application.

Once the information for HR is filled in, you will be asked two supplemental questions. The first tells us how you learned about this position. The second certifies your application (that you will upload) and our use of the material.

At this point you will be presented with a list of the required documents that must be uploaded to complete your application. These are

  • a cover letter,
  • a statement of your research goals (requested as "Other Document #1"),
  • a curriculum vitae,
  • the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references, and
  • a statement of your teaching philosophy.
These may be uploaded in Microsoft Word, pdf or plain text format. More detailed instructions are given on the web site.

If you have difficulties with the online form or otherwise find any question or request for information on the form problematic, please send an email message here indicating the nature of the problem with the online form.  

 

  Last Revised: March, 2007   Publisher: Physics     For Information Contact: physics@jmu.edu