Assistant Professor of Physics
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Title: Assistant Professor of Physics – Non-tenure Track Bridgewater College seeks an Assistant Professor of Physics for a non-tenure track position beginning August 2012 to be renewed annually by mutual consent. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at all levels of an undergraduate physics curriculum, be prepared to conduct research that involves undergraduates, and be willing to teach courses offered in the general education program of the College. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in experimental or applied physics areas such as instrumentation or optics. QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in physics or other closely related field such as applied physics or astronomy is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching undergraduates and in involving them in research. GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College is an independent, private liberal arts college founded in 1880. Located only two hours southwest of the Washington, D.C. metro area, Bridgewater has a total enrollment of more than 1650 students representing 24 states and five countries. Bridgewater admitted women from the time of its founding and was the first private liberal arts college in Virginia to do so. Bridgewater offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 60 majors and minors, along with multiple concentrations, pre-professional programs such as medicine and law, dual degree programs and teacher certification. The College is a member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, with 20 intercollegiate athletic teams. The vibrant 300-acre residential campus includes an equestrian center and is located in the town of Bridgewater, Virginia, near the city of Harrisonburg in the center of the Shenandoah Valley. An excellent school system, healthy business environment, numerous arts and cultural events, the state's lowest crime rate, and a variety of outdoor opportunities and historic attractions draw many to the region. Bridgewater College is recognized for its student-centered atmosphere and has been named "One of the Best Virginia Colleges and Universities in the Southeast" by The Princeton Review. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: APPLICATION: Please complete our online application and attach a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement on potential undergraduate research, academic transcripts, and three letters of reference. Additional materials may be sent electronically to pspickle@bridgewater.edu. DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. Bridgewater College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. |
