Sunday, February 3, 2013

1-Year VAP at Carleton College

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Carleton College is seeking applications for a temporary, one-year position at the Assistant Professor level starting September 2013.  We seek a recent PhD in experimental physics with a strong commitment to teach in a liberal-arts environment. The position will involve teaching a 6 course load. Involvement of undergraduate students in research is encouraged but not required for this position. Carleton College is a highly selective liberal arts college with about 2000 undergraduates located 45 miles south of Minneapolis/St. Paul and is on a three term per year schedule. Our eight-member department strives to provide a challenging yet supportive environment for our enthusiastic and intellectually demanding students. For further information on the department, visit our web site at http://apps.carleton.edu/curricular/physics/.
To apply, complete the online application by February 15, 2013 at https://jobs.carleton.edu/ . The online application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and a brief summary of research interests. In addition, you will be asked to submit contact information for three individuals who can serve as references.
Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities. We are committed to developing our faculty to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.