Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan invites applications for a full time, 9-month, tenure-track position in physics to join us on campus. The position is at the assistant/associate level and will begin Fall 2025.

About Cornerstone University: Cornerstone University is a vibrant interdenominational evangelical university that prepares students for lives of global influence in an academically rigorous, spiritually rich educational community. It is located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, a dynamic city in West Michigan that offers a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities. Learn more about Cornerstone at www.cornerstone.edu.

Annual Salary: $52,000 - $65,000/year, 9-month position. The actual salary will be commensurate with candidate credentials and experience. A full benefit package of health plans, disability coverage, 100% tuition remission for employees and their dependent children, and a 403(b)-retirement plan is included.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will possess a relevant PhD in physics, give evidence of scholarly potential, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Candidates with a Masters (MS) in physics with relevant teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

• Candidates should be able to teach introductory physics courses (algebra-based and calculus-based); introductory astronomy, as well as intermediate math courses (e.g., calculus, differential equations) and/or engineering courses which have a strong physics component (e.g., mechanics & machines, dynamics).

• Other responsibilities include supervising the physics lab & equipment, scholarly engagement in the candidate's specialization area, service on university committees as required, and other departmental duties as assigned.

• A typical full-time faculty will teach 24 credits (lecture and lab) per academic year (mid-August to mid-May).

Each candidate must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be active in a local church and espouse a theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University as evidenced by fully affirming the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession”.

Next Steps:

Review of candidates will begin immediately. Applicants will be contacted if an interview is desired.