Saturday, November 12, 2016

Visiting Assistant Professor - Loyola Marymount University

https://jobs.lmu.edu/postings/28149

The Department of Physics at Loyola Marymount University seeks a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics for the 2017/18 academic year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Although we will accept applications from all fields, we are particularly interested in candidates with a specialization in experimental, theoretical, or computational biophysics who can teach an upper division biophysics course. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics or closely-related subject. Post-doctoral experience preferred.

Please submit a CV, list of publications, description of research interests, and statement of teaching philosophy, online at https://jobs.lmu.edu. The applicant will also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to physics@lmu.edu (subject line: “VAP search”). For full consideration, completed applications should be received by February 1st. The position will remain open until filled.

Loyola Marymount University is a private co-educational institution in Los Angeles, CA, with an enrolment of approximately 6,200 undergraduate students and 2100 graduate students. The Department of Physics includes seven full-time faculty, whose research interests range from space physics, gravitation and cosmology, and physics education research. LMU seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (Visit http://www.lmu.edu for more information.)