The Carleton College Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to start September 1, 2016. We seek someone with a Ph. D. in theoretical or computational physics with a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment and the ability to contribute imaginatively to the curriculum. We also look for the capability to maintain an active research program in which undergraduates can be involved; start-up funds will be provided. Any area of research is welcome, but we are particularly interested in candidates who would expand the breadth of expertise in our department. Carleton College is a highly selective liberal arts college with about 2000 undergraduates; over the last decade we have graduated 12 27 majors annually, of whom one-quarter are women. The teaching load is five courses per year on a trimester schedule. Our eight-member department strives to provide a challenging yet supportive environment for our enthusiastic and intellectually demanding students. We are particularly interested in applicants who will strengthen the departmental commitment to students from underrepresented groups in physics and astronomy, and candidates committed to teaching a diverse student body. For further information on the department, visit our web site at http://apps.carleton.edu/curricular/physics/.
To apply, complete the online application by Friday, October 23, 2015 at https://jobs.carleton.edu/ . The online application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and how it has influenced your teaching philosophy, and a statement of research plans that discusses how undergraduates might be included. In addition, you will be asked to submit contact information for three individuals who can serve as references.
Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities. We are committed to developing our faculty to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
