Friday, October 24, 2014

Hillsdale College TT Faculty Position

Applications are invited for a tenure track assistant professor position which starts August 2015.  A commitment to teaching of undergraduate non-majors and physics majors is essential.  A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required.  Hillsdale College, is a private, well-endowed, co-educational, liberal arts school of 1450 students.  It is located on a 200 acre site in a beautiful, small Michigan town.  The physics department is well equipped and has 19,000 sq. ft. of floor space.  Salary is competitive with similar schools.  Candidates should also submit statements on their teaching philosophy, plans for undergraduate research, and professional goals.  Applicants should familiarize themselves with the College's Mission Statement (http://www.hillsdale.edu/about/history/mission.asp) and include in their letters a detailed response to the mission, addressing their interest and ability to teach in light of its commitments.  Copies of college and graduate school transcripts should be submitted.  Three letters of reference are required.  Electronic submissions welcome.  More information can be found at:  http://www.hillsdale.edu/hr/jobs
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.  Send application materials to Mrs. Cindy Hoard, Science Division Secretary, Hillsdale College, 33 E. College St., Hillsdale, MI  49242, choard@hillsdale.edu, (517) 437-7341 X2390, Fax (517) 607-2252.  Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Kenneth Hayes, Physics Dept. Chair, khayes@hillsdale.edu, 517-607-2385.