The Department of Physics at the University of Mary Washington invites applicants for the following tenure track positions starting August 16, 2010:
Physics Chairperson/Professor (F00185): The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in Experimental Physics and a record as an excellent teacher at the undergraduate level, a high level of research and professional accomplishments, and service activities that merit the rank of Associate or Full professor. We seek candidates with a commitment to teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts environment who will promote excellence in undergraduate teaching, support faculty and student research, and provide vision and leadership as the department plans for the future.
Assistant Professor of Physics, Tenure Track (F00186): The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in Experimental Physics and must be committed to teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts environment, engage in scholarly activities with undergraduate participation, and provide service to the department and university. Applicants with an interest in course development with labs are highly valued by the department and will be given a preference.
Applications for these positions must be submitted electronically at http://careers.umw.edu and include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements on teaching philosophy and research interests indicating the role of undergraduate involvement, and graduate transcripts. The applicant should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr. George King III (gking@umw.edu), Department of Physics, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5300. The application deadline is January 29, 2010. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Mary Washington actively encourages women and minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply.
