Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MA 01267
Website:williams.edu
Company Description:
Established in 1793 with funds bequeathed by Colonel Ephraim Williams, the college is private, residential, and liberal arts, with graduate programs in the history of art and in development economics. The undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,000 students.
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| Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Physics | |
| Salary Range: | Location: | $107,000 - 115000 a year Per Year | Williamstown |
| Job Type: | Category: | Full Time | Education/Training |
| Education Level: | Work Experience: |
| Bachelor's Degree | |
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| Tenure Track Assistant Professor of PhysicsWilliams College: PhysicsLocation: Williamstown, MAOpen Date: Aug 05, 2026Deadline: DescriptionThe Williams College Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with teaching duties starting September 2027. We seek a theoretical or computational physicist eager to teach throughout the undergraduate physics curriculum and to involve undergraduates in research. A Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field is required; candidates must have completed their Ph.D. degree by July 2027, and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Startup funds will be available. Williams College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We strongly encourage applicants who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives in our department.Our department includes eleven full-time tenure-line faculty, including 4 theorists, 5 experimentalists, and 2 observational astronomers. For more information, see https://physics.williams.edu and our https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qZ-ZZ9ubLh5gtomcU0ts1uXyKnGkk77zUud3rqj0Hd4/edit?tab=t.0 on being a physicist at Williams. We graduate approximately 25 majors annually, the vast majority of whom pursue advanced study or careers in physics, astronomy, or related fields. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of our academic community through their teaching, research, and service, and who are committed to working effectively with a diverse student population. The standard teaching load in the Department of Physics & Astronomy is two courses per semester; this often equates to three hours of lecture and two associated laboratory sections each week. Faculty maintain active research programs with undergraduate participation throughout the year. In addition to the emphasis our department places on supporting incoming faculty, Williams offers faculty participation in the college's professional development program https://faculty.williams.edu/first3/ and in the https://faculty.williams.edu/articles/ncfdd-national-center-for-faculty-development-diversity/ Faculty Success Program, along with support through the https://www.williams.edu/teaching-center/.Applications should be submitted via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/16648) and should include a cover letter detailing interest in the position, a c.v., research and teaching statements, and at least three letters of reference. Research and teaching statements must include concrete examples of a candidate's prior and/or planned work with undergraduate students who hail from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. Applications completed by October 11th will receive full consideration. First round interviews will be conducted in video format during early November, with campus visits for finalists anticipated during early December. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check; further information is available on the https://faculty.williams.edu/faculty-support-and-resources/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/. QualificationsApplication InstructionsFor more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/189958Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu/). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employhttps://www.williams.edu/ent decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.Lie Detector StatementIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.je-db083159d2234e239f7c2be66a5f58ec | |