Lake Forest College seeks a physicist committed to excellent undergraduate instruction to fill a one-year full-time sabbatical replacement position. Renewal may be possible, contingent upon funding and the approval of future sabbaticals. The successful candidate will be able to teach in the classroom and laboratory at all levels in our physics curriculum. A Ph.D. in physics is required and preference will be given to candidates with a background in experimental physics. The Department of Physics has research programs in electron-molecule collisions, quantum optics and laser spectroscopy, and granular materials.
The application consists of a cover letter, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, and a graduate school transcript. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent separately. Review of applications will begin March 9, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be e-mailed tophysics2015@lakeforest.edu as pdf or Word documents.
A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,600 students from over 47 states and 81 countries. The beautiful 107-acre campus sits just a few blocks from Lake Michigan and is within walking distance of the commuter train station. At Lake Forest College, the quality of a faculty member’s teaching is the most important criterion for evaluation. The College also expects active participation in the College community. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women and members of other historically underrepresented groups.
