One year leave replacement position in the Department of Physics. Assistant Professor (Ph.D. in physics or a related field) preferred; Instructor (ABD) possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college. Approximately one-third of the college's graduates major in the sciences, including 10-15 physics majors each year, about one-half of whom are women or under-represented minorities. The department has nine faculty members with active research programs; for more information see http://www.grinnell.edu/academic/physics. The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The teaching schedule is five courses over two semesters, with labs counted as 1/2 course. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all levels of a rigorous undergraduate physics curriculum and be an active scholar.
In letter of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teaching and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should describe what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by February 26, 2010. Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, statement of teaching interest/philosophy, copies of all transcripts, and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this position should be directed to the search chair, Professor William Case, at PhysicsSearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3019.
