Reed College invites application for a tenure-track position in physics, at the assistant professor level, to begin August, 2010, subject to final administrative approval.
Appointment is open to strong candidates of any research focus. Our main selection criterion will be the promise of outstanding teaching. The appointment entails classroom and laboratory instruction of bright and highly motivated undergraduates as well as close supervision of senior thesis students. Applicants should be in a position to teach any of the required courses in the Reed physics major curriculum. An active research program accessible to advanced undergraduates is essential. PhD required, postdoctoral and teaching experience desirable.
Reed is a liberal arts college with 1200 students and a long tradition of academic excellence. Every senior writes a year-long thesis based on intensive research under the supervision of a professor. The Department of Physics consists of six regular faculty members in a broad range of fields. We typically graduate 15-20 physics majors per year. For further information about the Reed Department of Physics, see our web page (http://academic.reed.edu/physics/).
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a description of research plans (including proposed senior thesis projects), a statement of teaching experience and plans, and three letters of recommendations to Chair, Physics Search Committee c/o Jo Cannon, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR 97202. No electronic applications are accepted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but they should be received by November 15, 2009 to guarantee full consideration. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Reed values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
[Ed. note: Reed is home to Prof. David Griffiths, author of the ubiquitous (and useful!) undergraduate texts.]
