Primary Responsibilities: Teach a combination of introductory lecture and laboratory courses in physics (Principles of Physics II (E&M) and the General Education course “Origins of Nuclear Weapons”) with a load of 3 course-equivalents for spring term of 2013-14.
Qualifications: Ph. D. in physics (or in a closely related field with a strong physics foundation) and demonstrated potential for high-quality undergraduate classroom and laboratory teaching in a residential liberal arts college setting. Strong candidates nearing completion of the Ph. D. may also be considered.
Required Application Materials. The following materials should be submitted online via the College’s employment web site
( https://jobs.stolaf.edu ) :
- Cover letter conveying your interest and qualifications, including a statement on your approach to teaching
- Curriculum Vita
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate school transcripts
- Contact information for two references, each of whom must be able to address the applicant’s qualifications and potential as a teacher of physics (St. Olaf will solicit the reference letters)
Information about St. Olaf College may be found at www.stolaf.edu; information about the physics program may be found at http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/physics/.
A liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty and staff.
