The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the College of Charleston (a nationally-recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university) invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Atmospheric Physics, beginning fall 2012. The successful candidate must have a commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate physics or astronomy in addition to atmospheric sciences. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to develop and sustain a research program that involves undergraduate students. A PhD in physics or in a closely-related atmospheric science field with a strong physics background is required. Teaching and/or post-doctoral experience is preferred.
The department currently offers a BS in physics with a concentration in meteorology. We hope to expand this into a BS in atmospheric physics as part of a joint initiative with the Lowcountry Hazards Center. Two of our 18 physics faculty are active in atmospheric physics research, and we participate in the Masters in Environmental Studies program. We anticipate developing courses in synoptic scale and mesoscale meteorology. Further information about the department can be found at http://physics.cofc.edu/
Qualified applicants should submit: (1) a complete curriculum vitae, (2) a statement describing their teaching experience and philosophy, (3) a description of their research background and plans, (4) name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of three professional references. Applications should be sent to the search committee chair:
Professor James Neff
Department of Physics and Astronomy
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC 29424
Electronic submissions and questions may be sent to neffj@cofc.edu.
Review of applications will begin on 1 December 2011 and continue until position is filled.
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.
