VAP at Amherst College

Amherst College's Department of Physics invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The one-year appointment will start July 1, 2010. A Ph.D. in physics is required. The department is looking for a person with broad intellectual interests who is committed to teaching and working with undergraduates at a liberal arts college. The faculty in physics is active in research in laser and atomic physics, condensed-matter physics, and high-energy physics. There is a broader research community in the area because of Amherst College's close proximity to the University of Massachusetts, as well as Smith, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire Colleges.

Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, statement about teaching, and three letters of reference to Chair, Department of Physics, Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by April 7, 2010. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged. Amherst College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.