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. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment
to inclusive excellence through diversity in its educational program and
employment practices. The College actively seeks and welcomes
applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications,
particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive
society and world.
