The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Earlham College invites applications for a tenure track position beginning in August of 2009. The successful applicant will be expected to teach the full range of undergraduate courses and initiate a program of physics research involving undergraduates. The ability to teach both introductory electronics and an advanced laboratory course would be desirable.
A Ph.D. in physics is preferred although ABD candidates would be considered. Candidates who are ABD and wanting time to finish writing a dissertation may be able to arrange a less-than full-time teaching load during the first year, leaving time to work on finishing the dissertation.
More detail about the department can be found at the department’s web page: http://www.earlham.edu/~phys/ More information about the position can be found at http://www.earlham.edu/jobs/physics.html
Application Procedure: Applicants should send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Ray Hively
Campus Drawer 111
Earlham College
801 National Road West
Richmond, IN, 47374
E-mail: rayh@earlham.edu
Departmental phone: (765) 983-1239.
Review of applications will begin in mid November and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Nov. 15, 2008 will receive full consideration.
Earlham College is a 4-year, coeducational, residential, liberal arts college of 1200 students founded in 1847 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The College has a strong commitment to multicultural and international education, and strongly encourages women and minorities to apply.
