1-Year Sabbatical Replacement, Dickinson College PA

https://jobs.dickinson.edu/postings/3020

Posting Number	F00072
Position Title	Visiting Position in Physics
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Division and Department Information

Division	Academic Affairs
Department	Physics and Astronomy

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Job Summary/Basic Function	The Department of Physics and Astronomy of Dickinson College invites applications for a one-year sabbatical replacement position beginning July 2016, with a strong likelihood of extending the position to a second year. Dickinson is a highly selective four-year liberal arts college with an active and innovative science program. The Department is housed in a state-of-the-art building equipped with smart classrooms, research labs, a machine shop, a planetarium, and an observatory. The physics major features a project-centered, hands-on curriculum that culminates in a yearlong senior research project. The Department graduates an average of twelve majors per year. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics and will be expected to teach primarily introductory physics and/or astronomy courses, with the possibility of also teaching an upper-level physics course. Ideally, applicants will be able to engage undergraduate majors in research.
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Open Until Filled	Yes
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Is this a Temporary Position?	No
Full-Time/Part-Time	Full Time
If Full-Time, please specify	Faculty
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EEO Statement	The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Special instructions To Applicants	Please include with your cover letter a CV and a statement of your teaching and research interests and arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to Dickinson. We will begin reviewing applications by March 1, 2016 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Writing Sample
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