https://jobs.hampshire.edu/
Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution
and member of the Five College consortium (Amherst College, Smith
College, Mount Holyoke College, University of Massachusetts), is
accepting applications for an assistant professor of physics in the
School
of Natural Science. Applicants in all areas of physics are encouraged to
apply.
The successful candidate will show a clear
promise for developing innovative undergraduate teaching and engaging
students at all levels in research. Candidates will be expected to
design and teach courses (two per semester) at both the introductory and
advanced undergraduate level. Active research and interest in
mentoring students engaged in independent research projects are also
expected. Faculty are encouraged to develop interdisciplinary teaching
and research collaborations with colleagues both at Hampshire College
and within the Five College consortium. This position is an
opportunity to develop an innovative and creative physics program that
engages students in authentic physics work, informs auxiliary fields
(mathematics, the work of environmental sciences- & STEAM-students,
biological sciences, pre-med/pre-professional fields etc.), and
impacts physics education nationally.
Hampshire College is
committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with
diversity-in the curriculum, in people, and in the college's
intellectual, social, and cultural endeavors. Hampshire recognizes that
institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all
aspects of its activities. We encourage applicants who will
contribute to the College's commitment to creating an inclusive and
diverse academic community.
Hampshire College is committed
to building a culturally diverse intellectual community; it strongly
encourages applications from women and minority candidates.
Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled, however only candidates
whose applications are received by September 15, 2017
will be assured full consideration. A Ph.D. is required at time of
appointment, July 1, 2018. Hampshire College offers a competitive salary
and excellent benefits program. Applicants should submit the following:
1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vita; 3) teaching statement
addressing both demonstrated ability to instruct a diverse student body,
and descriptions of potential courses and undergraduate research
topics; 4) a statement that describes an ideal learning experience for a
student learning physics and how you would contribute to it; 5)
research statement with your own research plans and ideas for
interdisciplinary collaboration with other faculty; and 6) three
professional
references. All materials should be submitted via our website at: https://jobs.hampshire.edu/
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Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.
