Colby College invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics and astronomy, beginning September 1, 2012. We seek applicants with a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching at the undergraduate level. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics, and post-doctoral and teaching experience is preferred. Preference will be given to experimental astrophysicists and astronomers who plan to provide opportunities for on-campus involvement in their research and who will be able to teach a range of astronomy and physics courses.
The new hire will join four other physicists with active on-campus research programs in experimental atomic physics, theoretical particle physics, and experimental condensed matter physics. Members of the department teach courses for non-science majors, introductory courses for science majors, and courses for physics majors. Faculty members also supervise capstone research projects that are required of all senior physics majors. Laboratory instruction is shared by all members of the department. More information about Colby’s physics and astronomy program can be found at http://www.colby.edu/physics/
The department has a teaching assistant, and shares an electronics technician/machinist and a scientific computing support administrator with other departments. The College encourages the attendance of its faculty at professional meetings by providing funds for travel. Institutional grants are available within the Colby College Science Division to provide support for research, research travel, and publication costs. Significant research start-up funding is available.
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, descriptions of teaching experience and interests, descriptions of research (including publications), and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Robert Bluhm, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Colby College, 5862 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901. Application materials can be mailed or sent by email to astrophysicssearch@colby.edu. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other underrepresented groups. For more information about the College, please visit the Colby Web site: www.colby.edu
