The Department of Physics & Astronomy (www.bucknell.edu/physics)
seeks candidates for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning in August, 2009. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy (ABD candidates will be considered); demonstrate a potential for excellence in teaching, with the capability of teaching at all levels of the curriculum; and develop and sustain a program of research. The Department welcomes applications from couples or partners. Bucknell is a highly selective,
predominately undergraduate, private university with approximately 3400
students enrolled in the Colleges of Arts & Sciences and Engineering.
Bucknell University values a diverse college community and is committed to
excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff and students.
The Department of Physics & Astronomy has 11 full-time permanent faculty
members and two staff technicians that maintain an electronics and machine
shop. The Department also maintains a small observatory with six remotely
controlled observing stations and a radio telescope. The Department
highly values the participation of undergraduates in its research program
and maintains an active externally funded summer research program. One of
the two positions will be considered as entry-level (defined as no more
than 4 years of post-doctorate full-time teaching experience at the time
of appointment) the other as entry-level preferred.
Application materials include a resumé, statements that address your potential as a teacher and your scholarly interests, and three letters of recommendation. For additional information and to apply please go to www.bucknell.edu/jobs.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008.
