The Department of Physics at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to begin September 1, 2015. A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required; postdoctoral experience is preferred. Candidates are expected to teach a range of courses from general education to senior level and to develop a research program accessible to undergraduates. All research specialties will be considered. Applicants should exhibit strong potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
North Central College, founded in 1861, is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts college of 3000 students, located in Naperville, 28 miles west of Chicago, with convenient Metra train access, and in close proximity to both Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab. Naperville has been ranked as one of Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live.” For more information about the Physics program and the College at large, please visit http://northcentralcollege.edu.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, including plans for involving undergraduate students, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation in electronic format to Cheryl Horton athttps://secure.interfolio.com/apply/25981. There is no cost for the Interfolio service. For further information, please email Dr. Paul Bloom, Associate Professor of Physics, at pcbloom@noctrl.edu. Review of completed applications will begin on October 1 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.
