we have a last minute need for someone for academic year 07-08 ,
heres the as please pass to anyone you think might be interested -
there is a good chance it will be for longer than one year and
perhaps turn into tenure track
Vassar College - Visiting Assistant Professor
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Vassar College invites
applications for a one-year replacement position in astronomy/physics
at the assistant professor level beginning in September 2007; there
is a possibility of a longer-term position in subsequent years.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or
astrophysics. Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity
within its community. Applications from members of historically
underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Preference will be
given to observational astronomers and those with teaching
experience. The successful candidate is expected to teach
observational and planetary astronomy courses as well as introductory
physics. Teaching load is 5 courses/year. The department consists of
four physicists and two astronomers; their research specialties are
detailed on the department homepage. The Class of ’51 Observatory on
campus includes 32” and 20” telescopes with a spectrograph and CCD.
Vassar College is a liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2400
students. The 1000-acre campus is located in Poughkeepsie, 70 miles
north of New York City along the Hudson River. Candidates should send
(1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a statement of interest and experience in
teaching, and (3) a statement of plans for research, including
undergraduate research projects, and (4) arrange for three letters of
recommendation to be sent to the department. Applications received by
April 20 will be given full consideration; applications received
after that date will be considered until the position is filled.
Salaries are competitive. Department of Physics and Astronomy, Box
745, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0745, Attention: Professor Cindy Schwarz,
Chair. Tel: (845) 437-7340; email schwarz@vassar.edu.