Swarthmore College - Swarthmore, PA
posted 25 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Swarthmore, PA
Educational Services
About the position
The Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics at Swarthmore College is a full-time, three-year position starting in Fall 2025. The role focuses on teaching both introductory and advanced physics courses, with a teaching load of three courses and one to two lab sections per semester. The position emphasizes a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring in a highly selective liberal arts environment.
Responsibilities
- Teach three courses and one to two lab sections per semester, totaling 6-9 weekly contact hours.
- Engage in undergraduate mentoring and teaching at a liberal arts college.
- Encourage undergraduate involvement in summer research, although it is not required.
- Discuss research needs with the search committee to align with departmental goals.
Requirements
- PhD in Physics or a related field by August 2025.
- Experience as the instructor of record for a college/university physics course is valued but not required.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching and research.
- Experience in mentoring undergraduate students.
Benefits
- Access to funds to support summer undergraduate stipends and research expenses.
