What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor in Physics position at Davidson College?
Davidson College invites applications for a two-year position at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics starting July 1, 2025. We seek a physicist whose teaching is grounded in inclusive pedagogy and who will primarily teach our introductory studio (combined lecture and laboratory) physics courses. Depending on interest and experience, teaching an advanced course is possible. The college teaching expectation is five classes per year. Candidates are expected to be highly committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and to the value of scholarly research with undergraduate students. Candidates must possess a PhD in Physics or related field by July 2025.
Apply online only at http://employment.davidson.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to those who apply by February 15, 2024. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Mario Belloni at mabelloni@davidson.edu.
Along with your application, please include (1) a cover letter of no more than 2 pages* addressing professional interests and aspirations pertaining to teaching and research, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching philosophy of no more than 2 pages* that describes your teaching and your approach to teaching inclusively, (4) a research description of no more than 2 pages* that describes your research interests and how they are accessible to undergraduates, and (5) contact information for three references. In your application materials, candidates should demonstrate the capacity for excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship in a liberal arts context, as well as how your teaching, research, and mentorship can support Davidson's institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion.** Please provide the names and email addresses of three references. Reference letters will be requested for selected candidates later in the search process. At least one reference letter must specifically and substantially address your interests and experience in teaching.
(*) In the interest of an equitable hiring process, we will neither review any additional materials nor read beyond the page limits listed for each document.
(**) We invite authentic expressions of your perspective, recognizing that applicants may have varying levels of experience and come from diverse educational backgrounds. While we welcome any information you choose to share, we do not expect you to reveal any aspects of your identity or disclose personal hardships in your statement.
Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's mission.
