Tuesday, July 30, 2013

TT at Whitman College, WA

Tenure-track position in any area of physics at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August 2014. Ph.D. required. A detailed description of our department can be found at www.whitman.edu/physics. The successful candidate will be familiar with current teaching practices in physics. We will give equal consideration to applicants whose research interests complement one of the existing research specializations in, or brings a new discipline to, our department. The ability to teach a class and laboratory in biophysics would be advantageous, but is not required. Startup funds are available; in addition, support is available for ongoing student-faculty collaborative research. All applications must include the following materials: letter of application as well as separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly/performance agenda; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; graduate transcripts; and teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The application should address the candidate's interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In addition, because Whitman College is committed to cultivating a diverse learning community, the applicant should explain how his or her pedagogy will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment. To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click "Faculty" and "Assistant Professor of Physics". Deadline: September 26, 2013. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.




Online App. Form: https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/