Luther College invites applications for a Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of Physics, a one-year leave replacement position beginning Fall 2011; potential for renewal for a second year.
Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred at time of appointment; exceptional ABDs will be considered (Instructor rank). The ideal applicant will specialize in environmental physics with a focus on energy production and usage. Seek candidates who are able to contribute to the physics program at all levels, the pre-engineering program, the environmental studies program and broad general education programs. Candidates should be committed to teaching physics at an undergraduate liberal arts college.
Responsibilities: Teaching load is the equivalent of 7 courses (typically three fall term, one in January term and three spring term) and will include both lecture courses and labs. Luther provides an environment in which innovative, interdisciplinary and collaborative teaching is encouraged and collaborative research with students is an essential part of what we do. For further information see http://www.luther.edu/academics/dean/openings/
