Tuesday, November 4, 2008

VAP at Denison

The Denison University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor position, with possible continuation to a third year, beginning Fall 2009. A second, two-year position may also be available, pending approval. We seek candidates who are vitally interested in teaching physics and/or astronomy at both the beginning and advanced levels. Ph.D. degree in Physics preferred, but ABD may also be considered. Teaching experience is preferred.

Denison University is a highly selective national liberal arts college of 2100 students, located in Granville, Ohio, 30 minutes from Columbus, Ohio. The department consists of six faculty, a technical assistant, and a secretary. Facilities include excellent equipment for both teaching and research, first class on-site experimental labs, a link to the Ohio Supercomputer, an observatory, a planetarium, and a well-equipped machine shop. Additional information may be obtained from our web site at http://www.denison.edu/physics/.

Applicants should submit vita, undergraduate and graduate school transcripts, a description of teaching interests and experience, and three (3) letters of reference online at https://employment.denison.edu .

Applications complete by 5 January, 2009, will receive full consideration; applications may be accepted until the position is filled. Denison’s commitment to foster a diverse community is central to our liberal arts mission, therefore candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Denison is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.