Rocky Mountain College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Physics to begin August 2012. The successful candidate must be committed to both excellent teaching and contributing to the growth of the physics program. Classes taught will range from entry level to upper level undergraduate. A PhD in Physics is required for this position. The successful candidate will be expected to teach an average course load of 12 credits each semester for the first year. In subsequent years the successful candidate will pursue a program of research appropriate for undergraduate participation and teach 9 credits in addition to a 3 credit undergraduate research program each semester.
Rocky Mountain College is a private, comprehensive, baccalaureate college located in Billings, Montana, where the Northern Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, offering limitless recreational and cultural opportunities. Information about Rocky Mountain College is available at http://www.rocky.edu. Billings is a growing community of about 125,000 people that serves as the center of culture, commerce and health care for a multi-state region.
Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Greg Kohn, VP of Human Resources @ (406) 657-1160, greg.kohn@rocky.edu or to Toby Anderson, Associate Professor of Physics @ (406) 657-1102, andersont@rocky.edu.
To apply, submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation addressing the candidate’s interest in and commitment to excellent teaching, a statement of teaching philosophy and the Rocky Mountain College application (go to www.rocky.edu and click on faculty & staff then employment opportunities) via email at jobs @rocky.edu or mail to: Human Resources, Rocky Mountain College, 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102. Review of applications will begin on January 9, 2012. AA/EOE
