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[Erdi Peter <erdi AT rmki.kfki.hu>]

Assistant Professor of Physics - Tenure Track

Kalamazoo College


The Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track appointment 
at the Assistant Professor level beginning in September 2008. A PhD in 
experimental or applied physics is required; some post doctoral and teaching 
experience is preferred. Interdisciplinary PhD's will be considered if there is 
evidence of extensive coursework in physics. The successful candidate will be 
expected to establish and maintain a research facility on campus and involve 
undergraduates in a vigorous research program. A 400 sq ft lab and modest 
start-up funds are provided, but faculty are also encouraged to 
collaborate/work off campus at one of the large universities or national 
research facilities located in Michigan or adjacent states. Teaching 
responsibilities will include introductory physics and a wide range of courses 
at the intermediate level. Applicants are encouraged to follow the suggestions 
in the recent Physics Today (Nov. 2006, vol. 59, pp. 38-42) article ?Hunting 
for Jobs at Liberal Arts Colleges.?

Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally known liberal arts college 
of approximately 1300 motivated undergraduates. The Physics Department 
graduates 10-14 majors each year. Roughly half of these pursue careers in 
applied science or engineering, including some who participate in a 3/2 
engineering program.  The majority of our students eventually receive advanced 
degrees in science or engineering.  The Department is more interdisciplinary 
than most in its size range, has a biological physics concentration available, 
and participates actively in the Center for Complex Systems Studies located on 
campus. Completed applications received by December 15, 2007, will receive full 
consideration. Please send curriculum vitae, a statement describing teaching 
philosophy and experience; a statement describing research interests and how 
undergraduates would participate including an estimate for start-up costs; 
graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable); and three 
letters of reference.  Applications must be sent by regular mail to Peggy 
Cauchy, Office Coordinator, Department of Physics, Kalamazoo College, 1200 
Academy St., Kalamazoo, MI 49006. (cauchy AT kzoo.edu). Inquiries about the status 
of the applications should be directed to Ms. Cauchy at the above email address 
while questions about the position itself should be addressed to Prof. Tom 
Askew, Chair, Department of Physics, at askew AT kzoo.edu.  More information about 
the department is available at www.kzoo.edu/physics.

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural 
diversity of the College to apply and identify themselves if they wish. EOE.