TT at Juniata College

The Physics Department invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position starting Fall 2011. Our main selection criterion will be the promise of outstanding teaching. We are seeking candidates vitally interested in teaching undergraduate physics for both majors and non-majors, including upper division lecture and laboratory courses. Appointment is open to strong candidates of any research focus, and individuals who can support our curriculum in the area of astronomy/astrophysics are particularly encouraged to apply. Start-up funds for research will be available and pursuit of external funding for research is encouraged. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to perform professional, university, and community service. Juniata College is a selective liberal arts college of 1500 students located in Huntingdon, PA. The department graduates an average of eight students per year. Additional information may be obtained from our web site at http://departments.juniata.edu/physics. Applicants should submit vita, graduate school transcripts, a description of teaching interests and experience, a proposed research plan involving undergraduates, as a single pdf document less than 5 MB in size to hr@juniata.edu. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to the same address. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but they should be received by November 15, 2010 to guarantee full consideration. It is the policy of Juniata College to conduct background checks. Juniata College will take positive steps to enhance the ethnic and gender diversity on its campus The College commits to this policy not only because of legal obligations, but because it believes that such practices are basic to human dignity. Juniata is strongly committed to the belief that a diverse community is central to our liberal arts mission; therefore candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Juniata College is an independent, private, coeducational, 4-year liberal arts institution. Located in central Pennsylvania, Juniata College has an enrollment of approximately 1350 students, all undergraduates. Over 90% of the student body lives on campus in one of six traditional-style or four apartment-style residence halls. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline, a strong interest in undergraduate instruction, and a commitment to develop a thriving research program involving undergraduates.