Thursday, April 24, 2014

VAP at Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a one year position at the visiting assistant professor level in the Department of Physics beginning August 2014.
We are seeking candidates who are deeply committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and who desire to teach in a liberal arts environment. A Ph.D. in physics or related field is required at the time of employment. Familiarity with current trends in physics education is desirable. The successful applicant whose expertise complements the department’s strength in biophysics will be encouraged to apply for a tenure track opening in the Fall of 2015.
Centenary’s collegial atmosphere offers opportunities for collaborations in areas of research and pedagogy, and for involvement in interdepartmental programs such as the College’s 3/2 Engineering Program. For more information about the Department of Physics, visit our website at http://www.centenary.edu/physics.
Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi river and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.
To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness or teaching portfolio, statement of research interests, and three (3) letters of recommendation to hr@centenary.edu or:
Physics Search Committee c/o Department of Human Resources Centenary College of Louisiana 2911 Centenary Blvd. Shreveport, LA 71104
Applications will be reviewed as received and review will continue until the position is filled.