The Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics position to begin in Fall 2010.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and some labs in physics, maintain an active research program, direct honors theses, and may participate in interdisciplinary teaching and possibly collaborate with members of the Scripps Research Institute or the Max Planck Institute’s new Florida branch, both located on our campus.
The Honors College is a highly selective liberal arts college within a state university (see http://www.honorscollege.edu). We offer a four-year honors curriculum centered on the traditional disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences, with an emphasis on critical thinking and cross-disciplinary programs.
A Ph.D. in physics is required. Applicants must complete the online Application Form and submit online a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a teaching statement that includes a description of potential research projects for undergraduate students, at http://jobs.fau.edu (Position #991830). Mail three letters of recommendation and copies of transcripts to Chair, Physics Search, Wilkes Honors College, 5353 Parkside Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458. Applications must be received by December 21, 2009 to ensure their consideration.
Florida Atlantic University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. A background check will be required for the successful candidate.
