The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one year (with possible extension to a second year), beginning with the fall semester of 2010, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor or higher. The incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the general area of physics for both science and non-science majors.
Among the qualifications required for appointment is the PhD degree in Physics or a related field (in hand or expected by the first semester of academic year 2010). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable.
To be assured of consideration, a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a brief description of the candidate's teaching experience and interests, undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts, and three recent letters of reference, should be mailed to Dr. Dan Stinebring, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, 110 N. Professor St., Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 44074 by February 15, 2010. Application materials received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. No electronic applications will be accepted.
Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect of differences based on gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression. Oberlin was the first coeducational institution to grant bachelor's degrees to women and historically has been a leader in the education of African Americans; the college was also among the first to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty.
