St. Lawrence University invites applications for a visiting position at the assistant professor level to begin August 2015. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field. ABD candidates may be considered. The successful candidate will teach introductory college physics and other courses in the physics curriculum as appropriate, including introductory labs. Applicants should have a deep commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment. In return, we are committed to helping our junior faculty members develop effective teaching skills.
Interested applicants must apply online at please give close consideration to the “special instructions to applicant” section. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Located in Canton, NY, St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,400 students from more than 40 states and 40 nations. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.
The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its faculty, staff and students. Such a commitment ensures an atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups, as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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