Two 1-year VAPs at Wooster

The Department of Physics at The College of Wooster invites applications for two separate one-year visiting positions beginning Fall 2014 to teach upper and lower level physics courses and labs. Applicants should have a strong commitment to undergraduate education; the ability to involve undergraduate students in research is particularly desired.  Ph.D. in Physics or related field is preferred.
The College of Wooster is an independent liberal arts institution with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Our department is an inclusive community with close faculty-student interactions and mentoring. Our physics club has won national awards for its elementary school outreach program. Each Wooster student completes a yearlong senior thesis project in our nationally recognized senior capstone program. Wooster ranks in the top 3 percent nationally as the baccalaureate origin of Ph.D.s when compared with other 4-year institutions. For more information on the department and the College, please visit http://physics.wooster.edu.
Applicants should send a single pdf with letter of application, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to physics@wooster.edu. Review of applications will begin January 20, 2014, and continue until  the positions are filled.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The College of Wooster is a drug-free workplace.

VAP at Earlham College

Description

Earlham College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This is a one-year, renewable up to three year, full-time appointment, beginning in August 2014. In addition to this position, the department has three FTEs with active research programs in computational biophysics, laser atomic and optical science, and astrophysics. Earlham's resources include modern laboratories in addition to multiple local computational clusters.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The Physics and Astronomy Department seeks an individual who is first and foremost excited about teaching -- in lecture and laboratory -- to bright and motivated undergraduates at a nationally selective small liberal arts college. Responsibilities include contributing to both introductory and advanced courses, as well as upper-level courses in the applicant's area of specialty. While research is not required, some resources are available, especially for research involving undergraduates.

Experience & Qualifications

Preference will go to applicants who have completed (or are presently finalizing a dissertation for) a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field; teaching or post-doctoral experience is desirable. Earlham holds excellence in teaching as its most important criterion, so the search committee will be looking for evidence of a strong interest in teaching at the undergraduate level.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on February 3rd, 2014. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should send applications as a single PDF including: cover letter that addresses your interests, qualifications and experience; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of research interests; undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Three letters of recommendation, also in PDF format, should be sent separately. Materials should be sent to:

Bobbi Cayard-Roberts, Physics and Astronomy administrative assistant, at physics_vap_search@earlham.edu.

VAP at Wabash College IN

WABASH COLLEGE PHYSICS  Applications are invited for a three-year visiting position at the assistant professor level beginning July 1, 2014.  Candidates should be committed to excellent and innovative teaching, able to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses, and eager to work in a department that values close interaction with faculty and students.  An experimentalist or computational physicist who can readily contribute to an advanced lab course and involve undergraduate students in research is most desired.  Interest in teaching introductory astronomy is desired but not required.  Candidates should have a Ph.D. in physics or a related discipline.  A Tier-1 liberal arts college, Wabash offers a competitive salary and support for faculty development.  For more information about the College and the Physics Department, please visit the department web site:  http://www.wabash.edu/academics/physics.  Applicants should send a letter of appliction, vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of personal teaching philosophy tailored for the liberal ats envionment and three recent letters of recommendaion to physics_search@wabash.edu or JamesBrown, Chair, Physics Dept., Wabash College, P.O. Box 352, Crawfordsville, IN 47933-0352.  Review of applications will begin February 1, 2014 and will continue until the posiion is filled.  Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff committed to providing quality engagement wth students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful diversity experiences that prepare students for life and leadership in a multicultural global world.  We welcome applications from persons of all backgrounds. EOE

TT at King's College, PA

[Editor's note: this position has potential for dual career seekers, since King's College is about 10 miles away from Misericordia University, which announced a TT open position this fall as well ]

King's College seeks an Assistant Professor of Physics. This tenure track position begins fall 2014 and will be responsible for teaching introductory and advanced physics courses and will occasionally teach general education courses as a part of the College's core curriculum. Interested candidates should be committed to teaching at an institution where the liberal arts are emphasized, be prepared to develop a research program suitable for the inclusion of undergraduate science majors, and be committed to growing our new physics major and 3+2 Engineering program. A Ph.D. in a related discipline is required by fall 2014; prior postdoctoral or college teaching experience is beneficial. The successful candidate will also support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College.

Send a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of research interests involving undergraduates, academic transcripts, and three reference letters to Physics Search Committee, Academic Affairs Office, King's College, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. No electronic applications will be accepted. Only complete applications will be reviewed. The position is open until filled; evaluation of candidates will begin December 16, 2013.

King's College is a private, Catholic, teaching college of the liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The College serves over 2400 full-time, part-time, undergraduate, and graduate students. A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors. The College is located on a small urban campus in Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King's College is committed to equal opportunity in the admission of students, the administration of its education programs and activities, and for employees and applicants for employment without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age or disability in accordance with applicable laws. EOE www.kings.edu

VAP at Union College NY

We invite applications for Visiting Assistant Professor starting in September 2014. This position is available for up to three years, contingent on satisfactory performance. Applicants should have some teaching experience and a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Union is a highly selective, small (2200 students) liberal arts college with an engineering program, located in the Capital District of New York State, a region heavily engaged in science and R&D. The Department of Physics and Astronomy (www.physics.union.edu) includes eleven full-time faculty in a variety of fields including astronomy, astrophysics, atomic physics, biophysics, environmental physics, nuclear physics, materials science, statistical mechanics, and art restoration research. Union College is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. Applicants should send a detailed curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Lynnette R. Stec, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308 (Email: stecl@union.edu). We will begin the review of applications on March 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

TT at Rockford U, IL

Rockford University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in physics starting August 2014. A PhD or ABD in experimental physics required. Combined responsibility for introductory and some advanced level physics is required. Also, teaching some mathematics and/or computer science courses is possible, with the potential to expand the current minor in physics. Strengthening the physics laboratory program is an important task. Prior full-time college teaching experience is highly preferred. Enthusiasm for teaching in a small-university liberal arts setting is essential.

Candidates for the position should send their applications electronically consisting of

• a cover page,
• a recent and detailed curriculum vitae,
• a teaching statement documenting teaching effectiveness,
• a research statement proposing a research program viable at a small liberal arts university and accessible to undergraduates,
• all related transcripts graduate and undergraduate, AND
• have three letters of recommendation sent (at least 2 letters should address the applicant's ability to teach effectively) separately to physicssearch@rockford.edu

Application deadline: January 15, 2014. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Mehmet Dik, Chair, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics mdik@rockford.edu
Founded in 1847, Rockford University is an independent, liberal arts institution dedicated to teaching. It is located in Rockford, IL, a city of 150,000 people about 85 miles northwest of Chicago. The university offers bachelor degree programs in over two dozen majors, masters programs in teaching and business, and educational programs for the citizens of our community. Rockford University is one of only twelve institutions in Illinois with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

TT/T at Morris College, Sumter SC

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS: To teach introductory courses in physics and physical sciences effective for the 2014-2015 academic year. Participate in registration, student advising, committee assignments and other duties as assigned. Must have either a doctorate degree in physics or a master's degree in physics and four years of teaching or related professional experience. Must be available August 2014.

Submit a letter of application, personal resume, three letters of recommendation and official academic transcripts to: Director of Personnel, Morris College, 100 W. College St., Sumter, SC 29150-3599.