VAP at Swarthmore College

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Swarthmore College invites applications for a leave replacement position in any specialty of theoretical physics at the Assistant Professor level beginning with the Fall semester of 2013. The position is renewable for up to three years. The teaching load over two semesters is 3 courses and 3 lab sections (9 weekly contact hours per semester). We are particularly seeking candidates interested in and capable of teaching theoretical topics at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum including General Relativity and Particle/Field Theory. Candidates must have a strong interest in teaching at a highly selective, undergraduate liberal arts college. Swarthmore is ranked among the top five liberal arts colleges in the country, and our students are highly achieving and motivated. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of teaching experience, and a description of theoretical research interests and activity that could involve Swarthmore undergraduates. Three letters of reference must be submitted as well. Application packages should be sent to Prof. Michael Brown, Chair, c/o Carolyn Warfel (cwarfel1@swarthmore.edu), Department of Physics and Astronomy, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA 19081. Deadline for receipt of applications is February 1, 2013. Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility.