Thursday, August 4, 2016

TT, Middlebury College VT

https://apply.interfolio.com/36415

Middlebury College: Middlebury College: Department of Physics
Assistant Professor of Physics, Tenure-Track
Location: Middlebury Main Campus

Middlebury College, MIDDLEBURY, VT -- The Department of Physics seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning September 2017.  We seek an intellectually vigorous individual who is committed to excellence in both teaching and research, and who will contribute to Middlebury College’s mission to “engage students’ capacity for rigorous analysis and independent thought within a wide range of disciplines.”  Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching at all levels and potential to develop a strong research program involving undergraduate participation.  The field of specialization is open.  Candidates should hold a Ph. D. in physics or a closely related field, preferably with some post-doctoral experience.  Review of applications will begin November 1, 2016 and end when the position has been filled, provided that a suitable candidate has been found.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically.  Email and paper applications will not be accepted.  Through Interfolio, submit an application addressed to the Department of Physics, including curriculum vitae, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching and research plans, and three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability. More information is available at apply.interfolio.com/36415 and http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/physics. At Middlebury, we strive to make our campus a respectful, engaged community that embraces difference, with all the complexity and individuality each person brings. In your application materials we encourage you to address how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or community service might support our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check.  More information regarding background checks may be found at: http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/administration/prospective_faculty/background_checks.

 Other specific questions or concerns about the application or interview process should be directed to Professor Susan Watson, Chair of the Physics Department, pdc@middlebury.edu .

This institution is using Interfolio's ByCommittee to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.