Monday, February 1, 2016

Two 2-Year VAPs, Reed College, OR

Reed College invites applications for two, two-year Visiting Assistant Professor appointments in Physics, to begin August 2016. Each position is open to strong candidates of any research focus; our main selection criterion will be the promise of outstanding teaching. Both appointments entail classroom and laboratory instruction of bright and engaged undergraduates and close supervision of senior thesis students. PhD required, postdoctoral and teaching experience desirable.

For information about the Reed Physics Department, see our web page (http://academic.reed.edu/physics/). Reed College is a community that is committed to cultural and intellectual diversity as central to its academic mission (http://www.reed.edu/diversity/). Candidates are encouraged to describe how this commitment will be expressed through their teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or community service. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of research interests (including proposed senior thesis projects), a statement of teaching experience and plans, and three letters of recommendations to John Essick, Chair, Physics Search Committee at http://apply.interfolio.com/33922. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but they should be received by March 3, 2016 to guarantee full consideration.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Reed values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.