TT at the University of the Pacific

The Department of Physics at the University of the Pacific is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position to start in August, 2013. Pacific is renowned for its rich liberal arts education, its high quality professional schools, and the close mentoring relationship of its faculty to students. We offer B.S. degrees in physics and engineering-physics, and a B.A. degree in physics for teaching. Our typical teaching load is two courses per semester. The Department has an active research group in high energy theory, as well as a teacher professional development program improving K-12 science education. With this position, we are looking for interests which will complement and/or enhance our existing activities. We seek a gifted and dedicated educator who can cover a wide array of courses in the major, who can develop engaging topical classes for non-majors, and whose research program provides engaging scientific experiences for our undergraduates. We are particularly interested in candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment todiversity and excellence. Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2012. Information on how to apply is available at: http://dirac.physics.pacific.edu/phys/ttposition.html.