Tenure-Track Position in Experimental Physics

The Department of Physics of Harvey Mudd College, one of the Claremont Colleges, has an opening for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level, beginning September 2015. In exceptional circumstances an appointment at the associate level may be considered. The department (https://physics.hmc.edu/) has thirteen full-time members; we graduate approximately twenty physics majors each year.

We seek an experimental physicist with broad intellectual interests who can excel at teaching outstanding undergraduates and who can establish an active research program involving undergraduates. Current areas of research in the department include atomic physics, biophysics, quantum and nonlinear optics, condensed matter physics, mesoscale statistical mechanics, geophysics, semiconductor physics and the environment, theoretical astrophysics and observational astronomy, string theory, general relativity, and theoretical particle physics. We are interested in a candidate who can either complement one of our existing areas of research or establish a new research area.

For full consideration, applications should be received by 1 December 2014, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. On-campus interviews will include both teaching an upper-division physics class and presenting a research colloquium. Applicants should apply online (see below), where they should submit a curriculum vitæ, a statement of teaching experience and interests, a statement of research interests that describes how undergraduates would be involved in this research, and the names and addresses of three references. Please address the cover letter to Professor Peter N. Saeta, Chair, Department of Physics, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA 91711.

Harvey Mudd College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicaable law. Experience with or demonstrated ability to effectively teach students from diverse backgrounds will be considered among the criteria for appointment.

Applications should be submitted using the AcademicJobsOnline.org website.