Tenure-track position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, beginning July 1, 2010.
A Ph.D. in Physics or closely-related discipline is required. Teaching experience in basic engineering courses and/or astronomy is desired. We seek a natural scientist whose first priority is high-quality teaching, including research with students, in a competitive liberal arts college. The successful candidate will demonstrate ability and interest in teaching and scholarship, enthusiasm for community involvement, and will help to develop and strengthen the physics programs.
Responsibilities include teaching introductory and upper-level physics, possibly teaching basic engineering courses or astronomy, developing and modernizing laboratories at all levels, and scholarship that encourages undergraduate research. Modest start-up funds are available, and pursuit of external funding for research is encouraged. Review of applications will begin December 15 and continue until the position is filled.
Send curriculum vitae, cover letter, transcripts, and statement of teaching philosophy to Dr. Peter Sheldon, Physics Department, Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503 or to psheldon@randolphcollege.edu. EOE
