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

VAP at Weber State UT

The Department of Physics at Weber State University invites applications for a one-year visiting faculty position. We are seeking applicants with a Ph.D. or equivalent in physics or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Applicants should have a strong interest in teaching at the undergraduate level. The department currently has twelve faculty members with diverse research interests that include astrophysics, atomic and optical physics, mathematical physics, medical physics, particle physics, condensed matter physics, physics education and planetary science. Weber State University is a public undergraduate institution with an enrollment of 25,000. The university is situated against the Wasatch Mountains, 30 minutes from world-class skiing and 40 minutes from Salt Lake City. For more information: http://weber.edu/physics.

To apply, complete the faculty/staff data form at https://jobs.weber.edu/ and attach (1) a letter of application, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, and (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, including any projects involving undergraduates. Three letters of reference must also be sent directly to: Dr. Colin Inglefield, Physics Department, Weber State University, 2508 University Circle, Ogden, UT, 84408-2508.

Screening of applications will begin January 15, 2014. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. WSU is an AA/EO employer.

VAP at James Madison U, VA

https://joblink.jmu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1385140990629

Required Applicant Documents	Cover Letter Other Document #1 Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Request/Posting Number:	0405684
Working Title:	Visiting Assistant Professor - Department of Physics and Astronomy
State Role Title:	Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Pay band:	0
Pay Rate:	Commensurate with experience
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General Info:	James Madison University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position beginning the 2014-2015 academic year in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek candidates with an earned Ph.D. in astronomy or physics. The appointment is initially for one year with a possibility for renewal.
Duties and Responsibilities:	The department has 21 full-time faculty members and approximately 120 students in our multi-track baccalaureate-only program. The successful candidate will teach introductory physics or physical science for non-science majors. Additional duties may include conducting general physics or introductory electronics laboratories. Demonstrated interest and ability in teaching courses relevant to the position are required. Opportunity will be provided to pursue scholarly activities.
Qualifications:	- Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy - A demonstrated interest and ability in teaching courses relevant to the position is required.
Special instructions to applicants (This field includes all additional documents to be mailed as well as the mailing address):	Please attach an electronic copy of your Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Statement of Your Research Goals (requested as "Other Document #1"). The names and contact information for three references will be requested at the end of the application. Each reference listed will receive an e-mail requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation through the JobLink system.
Org Name:	100032-Physics Department
Posting date:	11-20-2013
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?	No
Review date:	03-10-2014
Closing date:	Open Until Filled
Proposed Starting Date:	08-25-2014
Position Status:	Full Time
Is this a JMU Only position? (If yes, only current employees of James Madison University are eligible to apply):	No
Is this a grant-funded position?	No
Application Types Accepted:	Faculty Profile
	James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive educational community.

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.

2-Year VAP, Hanover College IN

Assistant Professor/Instructor of Physics and Astronomy. Hanover College invites applications for a two year position starting August 2014.  Ph.D. in physics or astronomy preferred, ABD considered.  Will teach an introductory astronomy sequence, other undergraduate physics courses, and involve students in experimental research.  Send application letter, vita, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests and three references to Dr. Leonidas Pantelidis, Chair, Physics Search Committee, c/o Chris Wilcox, Hanover College, P. O. Box 108, Hanover, IN 47243-0108 or email to wilcox@hanover.edu.  Deadline for applications 1/6/14.  Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.  Women and minorities encouraged to apply.  EOE