Wednesday, January 14, 2015

VAP at Lynchburg College VA

Lynchburg College invites applicants for a one-year sabbatical replacement position in Physics beginning Fall 2015. A PhD in physics (or closely related area) is required.  No particular research area is required.  Primary responsibilities will be teaching physics at all undergraduate levels.  Dynamic young candidates are encouraged to apply for this one-year position as they will gain valuable teaching experience in an environment with mentoring opportunities.  Current physics research focuses on computational modeling, physics of sports, experimental condensed matter physics, and astrophysics associated with small solar system bodies like asteroids and comets.  The selected candidate must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the College.
 To apply, send letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, a brief statement summarizing research interests, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and names and contact information of three references to Desi Justis, Physics Search, School of Sciences, Lynchburg College, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA  24501-3113, or e-mail materials to justis.d@lynchburg.edu.  For additional information on physics at Lynchburg College, please visit: http://www.lynchburg.edu/physics.xml.  Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.  EOE