Washington College, a private liberal arts and sciences college in Chestertown, Maryland serving about
1,100 undergraduate students through emphasizing excellence in teaching and a commitment to
scholarly research, seeks employees committed to advancing inclusion and equity and to cultivating a
community that welcomes all people, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, or gender expression. Of special interest are candidates who can further the
College’s efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The College is located on Maryland’s Eastern
Shore, about 1.5 hours from Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. For more information about the
College, please consult the college’s website (www.washcoll.edu), ,the department’s website
(https://www.washcoll.edu/academic_departments/physics/index.php), and view the college’s diversity
statement (https://www.washcoll.edu/people_departments/offices/president/diversitystatement.php).
Visiting Assistant Professor, Physics
Washington College’s Department of Physics seeks to hire a full-time Visiting Assistant Professors in
Physics to start in January 2022 for at least the Spring 2022 semester; there may be an opportunity to
continue for the 2022-23 academic year.
We seek a candidate who is committed to teaching excellence. Candidates should be prepared to teach
introductory and advanced courses in physics, as well as labs. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment is
expected. However, outstanding ABD candidates may also receive consideration.
Essential Functions:
Teaching three course each semester (spring 2022, and possibly fall 2022 and spring 2023)
Holding office hours and providing appropriate support to students
Working with the Quantitative Skills Center and other departments on-campus as appropriate to
support student success and retention
Qualifications (Education, Skills and Experience):
Doctorate in Physics is expected; however, outstanding ABD candidates may also receive
consideration
A qualified candidate should have at least one year of experience teaching at the
undergraduate level
Washington College’s Spring 2022 semester starts January 24, 2022, with new faculty needing to be on-
campus prior to that to get acclimated and prepared for the year.
How to Apply:
Candidates must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae/resume, undergraduate and graduate
school transcripts, and the contact information of three professional reference through our online portal
(https://washcoll.hrmdirect.com/employment/index.php). The letter of interest should address the
candidate’s interest in this position and their teaching methodology. Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
