The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Earlham College invites applications for a one-year visiting position beginning in August of 2016. The successful applicant will be expected to teach the full range of undergraduate courses. Our introductory courses (Physics 120, 125, 230 and 235) usually have from 20 to 40 students in them. Upper level courses may be as small as 3 students. More detail about the department can be found at the department's web page.
A Ph.D. in physics is preferred although A.B.D. candidates would be considered.
Review of applications will begin on March 25 and continue until the positions are filled.
Application Instructions
Candidates should send applications as a single PDF including:
1. cover letter that addresses your interests, qualifications and experience;
2. curriculum vitae;
3. a statement of teaching philosophy;
4. a statement of research interests;
5. undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
Three letters of recommendation should be sent separately as PDFs by the recommenders.
Materials should be sent to:
Physics_vap_search@earlham.edu
Please do not send application materials via postal mail.
About Earlham: Earlham College is a four-year, coeducational, residential, liberal arts college of 1,100 students founded in 1847 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It is located in Richmond, Indiana, within 90 minutes of Indianapolis, Dayton, Ohio, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Earlham has a strong emphasis on international education, with 65% of our students studying off campus for at least one semester. Our international students represent 30 different countries.
