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Physics Term Faculty 16/17
Physics
The St. Olaf College Physics Department invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professorposition for academic year 2016-2017. The position is a full-time term appointment starting Aug. 15, 2016. This position will teach a combination of lecture and laboratory courses in physics with a load of six course-equivalents for the year. The courses to be taught are likely to include introductory physics (mechanics; electricity and magnetism), sophomore-level quantum physics, and advanced laboratory.
The St. Olaf College Physics Department invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position for academic year 2016-2017. The position is a full-time term appointment starting Aug. 15, 2016. This position will teach a combination of lecture and laboratory courses in physics with a load of six course-equivalents for the year. The courses to be taught are likely to include introductory physics (mechanics; electricity and magnetism), sophomore-level quantum physics, and advanced laboratory.
A Ph. D. in physics (or in a closely related field with a strong physics foundation) and demonstrated potential for excellent teaching in a residential liberal arts college setting. We seek motivated teachers who will thrive in an environment where close collaboration with students is the norm. Strong candidates nearing completion of the Ph. D. may also be considered for appointment at the rank of visiting instructor.
The following materials should be submitted online via the College’s employment web sitehttps://stolaf.hiretouch.com/faculty-postings. A complete application includes:
- Cover letter conveying your interest and qualifications.
- A statement on your approach to teaching. (Upload as Statement of Teaching Philosophy).
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate school transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable)
- Contact information for two references, each of whom must be able to address the applicant’s qualifications and potential as a teacher of physics. The search committee will initiate requests for recommendations on behalf of applicants remaining in the pool after initial rounds of screening.
Review of applications will begin on March 21, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to the department chair, Professor Brian Borovsky (physics-search-16@stolaf.edu; 507-786-3607). Information about the physics program may be found athttp://wp.stolaf.edu/physics/ .
Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff employees. It is located in Northfield, Minnesota, about 45 minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul with their rich and diverse cultural resources. The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes a global perspective.
A liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in students, faculty, and staff. The college is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their teaching, research, and/or service.
To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.
A PhD (or nearly completed PhD) in physics or a closely related field with a strong physics foundation is required for this position.
Faculty - Full-time position
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08/15/2016
03/21/2016
