Primary Responsibilities (each position): Teach a combination of lecture and laboratory courses in physics with a load of 6 course-equivalents for the full year position and 3 course equivalents for the half year position. Courses to be taught include introductory physics with labs, advanced physics laboratory, and possibly a general education course or an elective course for physics majors.
Qualifications: Ph. D. in physics (or in a closely related field with a strong physics foundation) and demonstrated potential for excellent teaching in a residential liberal arts college setting. We seek motivated teachers who will thrive in an environment where close collaboration with students is the norm. Strong candidates nearing completion of the Ph. D. may also be considered for appointment at the rank of visiting instructor.
Required Application Materials
The following materials should be submitted online via the College’s employment web site: https://jobs.stolaf.edu/postings/3384/
- Cover letter conveying your interest and qualifications, including a statement on your approach to teaching. Indicate explicitly whether your interest is for the full year position, or the half year position, or either.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate school transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable)
- Contact information for two references, each of whom must be able to address the applicant’s qualifications and potential as a teacher of physics.
Review of applications will begin on March 25 and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to the Department Chair, Professor Brian Borovsky (borovsky@stolaf.edu ; 507-786-3607).
Information about St. Olaf College may be found at 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.
To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the
accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background
check on every new hire.
