TT at Bard College

The Physics Program invites applications for a tenure-track position in Physics in its Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing at the assistant professor level beginning in the fall semester of 2013. The requirements of the position are a commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts setting as well an active research program in an area of experimental physics, suitable for a college setting, that is open to undergraduate research involvement. The ability to work closely with faculty members throughout the Division and the College in research and curricular development will be critical, and candidates are encouraged to present any such interests that could overlap with other fields of study. The candidate would teach courses at all levels within the Physics program, and would be expected to develop laboratory courses in optics, at both the advanced level and the introductory level open to the general college student. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics. Bard is a selective liberal arts college situated 90 miles north of New York City in the Hudson Valley, with a strong tradition of progressive education and academic, literary, and artistic innovation. Applicants should send a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching) by email only to hr12055@bard.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2012. Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Matthew Deady at deady@bard.edu. AA/EOE.