Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics

About the role

The Department of Physics at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor position beginning August 2023. The role involves teaching a variety of undergraduate courses for physics majors, including upper-division Newtonian mechanics, introductory mechanics, and advanced laboratory. The successful candidate will also teach an elective course such as computational physics, field theory, astrophysics, general relativity, or a topic in their specialty.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field (required).
• Demonstrated potential for excellent teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Candidates nearing completion of their Ph.D. (ABD) may be considered for appointment at the rank of Visiting Instructor.
• Enthusiasm for teaching in an environment where close collaboration with students is the norm.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices, which are encouraged and supported.

Requirements

• Cover letter (must include a statement about your approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement on your approach to teaching (upload as Statement of Teaching Philosophy).
• Contact information for three professional references who can speak to your teaching and scholarship abilities.
• Optional: SciCast of your research to attach to your application.