Knox College invites application for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to start September, 2014. Candidates should have, or be near completion of a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, and have enthusiasm for teaching all levels of undergraduate Physics and directing undergraduate research; field open. Candidates should send a curriculum vitae, statements about their teaching and research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Prof. Thomas Moses, Physics Department, Knox College, Galesburg, IL 61401. (tmoses@knox.edu) The selection process will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled. The Physics Department is committed to and has a strong record in encouraging students from underrepresented groups, particularly women, to pursue a major in physics, and applications from women and members of other underrepresented groups are especially welcome.
Knox College is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college with a student body of 1400 and a three-member Physics Department. Founded in 1837 in Galesburg, Illinois, Knox College enrolls students from 48 states and 51 countries who have a strong passion for and commitment to intellectual community and experiential education. Knox College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.