Monday, January 12, 2015

FT at Manhattanville College

Manhattanville College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, interdisciplinary faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall 2015, pending final funding approval. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in environmental physics, biophysics, physics, physical chemistry, geophysics, or geology, and have previous experience teaching at the undergraduate level in addition to a strong research background.

The natural sciences are at a crossroads at Manhattanville College as the College seeks to define new directions for interdisciplinary work within a liberal arts context. As part of the College's Strategic Plan, the departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics will be merging; this position will initially have the responsibilities of chair of the physics department and will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and direction of a newly-created Department of Natural Sciences. When the merge is complete, the candidate will focus on interdisciplinary classes in the fields described above, and on establishing a rigorous research program for undergraduate students, within a conservative budget.

Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, and an ability to work collegially with other faculty members to develop and contribute to the new department. The candidate will participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including professional development, teaching as part of the General Education program, advising, assessment and service on committees.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), and a short description of research interests and teaching philosophy to humanresources@mville.edu. Letters of recommendation should be available upon request.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by January 30, 2015. Review of applications will begin February 2, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.