The Department of Physics at the University of Mary Washington invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Physics starting August 16, 2012. Candidates must be committed to teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts environment. The usual teaching load is 12 credits per semester. Other responsibilities include engagement in scholarly activities with undergraduate participation, and service to the department and the university.
Required: A Ph.D. in Physics. Completion of Ph.D. required by August 15, 2012.
Preferred: Applicants with an interest in course development with accompanying labs are highly valued by the department and will be given a preference.
For additional information and to apply for this position, please visit https://careers.umw.edu. The University of Mary Washington accepts only completed online applications. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications accepted until December 15, 2011.
Applicants must complete a Commonwealth of Virginia application and submit electronically the following: (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement on teaching philosophy, (4) statement on research interest indicating the role of undergraduate involvement and (5) copies of graduate transcripts at https://careers.umw.edu.
Three letters of recommendations are also required. The letters of recommendation must be sent directly to Dr. George King III (gking@umw.edu), Department of Physics, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5300.
