Assistant Professor of Physics
Wellesley College

Job Info

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Job Posting Title
Assistant Professor of Physics

Job Description Summary
Faculty

Job Description

Tenure-Track Physics Faculty Position

Wellesley College

The Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure track position to begin in the fall of 2022. Applications at all ranks will be considered but hires at the assistant professor level will be preferred. Successful applicants will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, a strong commitment to undergraduate education and a well-developed plan to establish an active on-campus research program with meaningful student involvement. All fields of research will be considered, including those at interdisciplinary boundaries. The college is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching and service. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in physics or closely related field, ABD considered.

Wellesley is a selective liberal arts college for women located 12 miles west of Boston. Our Physics Department has a long tradition of providing high-quality scientific training that prepares our students to succeed in top graduate programs in physics and a variety of other disciplines. We are committed to sustaining a community where everyone feels welcomed and valued. Our physics majors (currently about 25 per year and growing) are a highly diverse and dynamic group of students. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and experience, a proposed research plan that includes a description of undergraduate participation, and three reference contacts at https://www.wellesley.edu/hr/jobseekers. The submitted materials should describe the applicant's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Questions about the position or application procedures should be directed to James Battat at jbattat@wellesley.edu. Early applications are strongly encouraged; we will conduct on-campus interviews in fall 2021. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 1, 2021.

All employees hired after August 2, 2021 are required to upload proof of vaccination against COVID-19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations.

Worker Sub-Type
Faculty

Time Type
Full time

EEO Statement

At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences.As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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