The Department of Physics at Bridgewater College invites applications from outstanding teacher-scholars for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics position starting August 2015 with possible renewal. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at all levels of an undergraduate physics curriculum, and be willing to teach courses offered in the general education program of the College. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in computation, experimental or applied physics areas. A PhD in physics or other closely related field such as applied physics or engineering is required (ABD considered).
MISSION: Bridgewater College is a residential liberal arts college of 1800 students with a newly redesigned core curriculum and a growing focus on undergraduate research. As such, the College emphasizes creativity and innovation in pedagogy, research, and curriculum. Successful faculty members are dedicated to recruiting, advising, and mentoring students, contributing to campus-wide faculty initiatives, and maintaining an active research agenda. Bridgewater seeks faculty members eager to engage and support our commitment to liberal learning, so application materials should address how you might contribute to the Colleges liberal arts mission or ways that this mission informs your vocation as teacher and scholar.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Philip T. Spickler, Chair, at pspickler@bridgewater.edu
GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as the first coeducational college in Virginia and has an educational philosophy of developing the whole person and equipping students to become leaders with a strong sense of personal accountability and civic responsibility. The College offers 63 majors and minors, 11 Concentrations/Specializations, Pre-professional Programs, Dual Degree Programs as well as Teacher Education and Certification. Bridgewaters growing enrolment includes students from 30 states and eight countries. The College is a member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, and sponsors 22 intercollegiate athletic teams and an equestrian team that competes in the IHSA. The beautiful and vibrant 300-acre residential campus includes an equestrian center and is located in the town of Bridgewater in the midst of the Shenandoah Valley. It is conveniently situated to provide easy access to both Washington D.C. and Richmond, each only two hours away. The area is a desirable locale for people who enjoy sports and outdoor activities. An excellent school system, a healthy business environment, the state's lowest crime rate, and the natural beauty of the region draw many graduates back to the area and the College enjoys tremendous support from the local community.
APPLICATION: Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Three letters of recommendation should be forwarded to Courtney Ritchie at critchie@bridgewater.edu.
DEADLINE: Review of applications is ongoing and continues until the position is filled.
