Tuesday, September 1, 2015

TT and Two-Year VAP, Williams College MA

http://employment.williams.edu/faculty-positions/physics-2/

Assistant Professor in Physics

The Physics Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, with teaching duties starting September 2016.  A more senior appointment may be possible in exceptional circumstances.  We seek an energetic individual eager to teach throughout the undergraduate curriculum and to involve undergraduates in research, in any physics subfield.   Startup funds will be available.  The college enrolls a broadly diverse student population, so we are especially interested in candidates from underrepresented groups and in individuals who can effectively teach and mentor students from a wide variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.  Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Information about the Physics Department, including research interests of current faculty and postgraduate plans of recent majors, can be found at physics.williams.edu.  Applications should be submitted via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/30430) and should include a c.v., a research statement that details plans for undergraduate involvement, a statement of teaching interests, and at least three letters of reference.  Applications completed by November 2nd will receive full consideration. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here:http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.
Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts.  The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students.  Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu).
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.

http://employment.williams.edu/faculty-positions/physics-3/

We invite applications for a two-year, full-time visiting position at the assistant professor level, starting September 2016.  A Ph.D. is required; postdoctoral research experience is preferred. We seek an energetic individual who is eager to teach undergraduates.  Interest in involving undergraduates in research is a plus, and funds to support those efforts will be available. The college enrolls a broadly diverse student population, so we are especially interested in candidates from underrepresented groups and in individuals who can effectively teach and mentor students from a wide variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.  Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Information about the Physics Department can be found at physics.williams.edu.  Applications should be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/30668 and should include a c.v., a statement of teaching interests, a brief summary of research interests, and at least two letters of reference.  Review of applications will begin January 8, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts.  The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students.  Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu).