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Tenure Track Faculty Position at Siena College - due 1 Nov
The Department of Physics at Siena College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position starting Fall, 2008. A PhD in physics or a closely related field is required, and postdoctoral and teaching experience are desirable. Candidates from a variety of specializations who are interested in teaching and research in a liberal arts setting are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to teach enthusiastically and effectively in introductory and non-majors' courses, as well as in courses for physics majors. The ability to teach a first course in computational physics is a plus. He or she will also be expected to develop an active research program involving undergraduate students. A facility for obtaining external funding is considered desirable. The Department of Physics consists of six full-time faculty, and currently there are active research programs in astronomy, atomic physics, biophysics, computational physics and space physics. Further information about the Department is available at http://www.sos.siena.edu/physics. Siena College is located in the Capital District of New York State, a region with many vibrant and growing institutions engaged in science and R & D. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, statements expressing thoughts on teaching and research, a complete curriculum vita, and the names and contact information (including email addresses) of three references. At least one of the references should be able to address the candidate's teaching ability. Send applications to Dr. Thomas Coohill, Head, Department of Physics, Siena College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, (tcoohill@siena.edu). Electronic submission is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but they should be received by November 1, 2007 to guarantee full consideration. Siena College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
-- Revised 21 Sep 2007 by emery@ucar.edu
