Wednesday, January 21, 2015

VAP at Muhlenberg College

The Department of Physics at Muhlenberg College seeks to fill a one-year visiting position at the assistant professor level to begin in the fall of 2015.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in physics and a commitment to teaching. All areas of specialization will be considered. Typical class sizes are about 16 students, with a teaching load of three courses per semester.

Muhlenberg College is a highly-selective, undergraduate institution of 2,200 students located in Allentown, PA, about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of Manhattan, and is in close proximity to the Appalachian Trail. The college emphasizes excellent teaching in a student-focused, undergraduate environment. The department's website is: http://www.muhlenberg.edu/main/academics/physics/

Apply online at the APS Physics Job Center with:
·a letter of application
·curriculum vitae
·statement of teaching experience and philosophy
·graduate transcripts, and
·two confidential letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses teaching.

Candidates for this position must hold valid authorization to work in the U.S. Full consideration will be given to applications received by
March 2, 2015.

Muhlenberg College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the campus community.

Application Information

Postal Address: Dr. Jane Flood
Chair, Physics Department
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown, PA 18104