VAP at Albion College MI

The Department of Physics at Albion College invites applications for a one-year appointment in Physics at the visiting assistant professor level to begin in August, 2014. Candidates with a PhD in Physics or a related field are preferred, although ABD candidates will be considered. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory and advanced physics courses. We seek candidates who have demonstrated teaching excellence. Additional details about the department can be found at http://www.albion.edu/physics . For full consideration, candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and addresses (including email) of three references to Jackie Masternak, Department of Physics, Albion College, Albion, MI 49224 at jmasternak_at_albion_edu. Questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. Aaron Miller (ajmiller_at_albion.edu). Review of applications will begin March 30, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Albion College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 1350 students. It is situated in a culturally diverse community in south-central Michigan within an hour's drive of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education and committed to diversity as a core institutional value. The College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. Visit our Web site at www.albion.edu.