Open Positions in Physics and Astronomy
Visiting Assistant Professor - Physics and Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
The Department of Physics and Astronomy (physics.cofc.edu) at the College of Charleston has a Visiting Assistant Professor position available for the 2023-24 academic year. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, atmospheric science, meteorology, or a related field and must be able to accept legal employment in the United States by August 16, 2023. Renewal of this position is contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations and subject to availability of funds. The teaching load is 12 contact hours per week through a combination of lectures and labs. In addition to teaching introductory physics courses, the ideal candidate would be able to teach synoptic meteorology and/or mentor student research projects in atmospheric science. Candidates uncomfortable teaching atmospheric science content but with a strong physics teaching background are still encouraged to apply.
The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences college with approximately 10,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students. The department currently has 19 faculty members and offers degrees in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, meteorology, systems engineering, and electrical engineering.
Qualified applicants should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) complete curriculum vitae, 3) a statement describing their teaching experience and philosophy, and 4) the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references electronically through our online application system at https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/13750. Any questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Mike Larsen at LarsenML@cofc.edu. Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Visiting Assistant Professor - Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy (physics.cofc.edu) at the College of Charleston has an opening for one or more Visiting Assistant Professor positions for the 2023-24 academic year. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field and must be able to accept legal employment in the United States by August 15, 2023. The teaching load is 12 contact hours per week through a combination of lectures and labs. In addition to teaching introductory astronomy and/or physics courses, ideal candidates would be able to teach an upper-level observational astronomy course and/or mentor undergraduate student research projects in astronomy or astrophysics. Candidates uncomfortable teaching observational astronomy but with a strong astronomy/astrophysics teaching background are still encouraged to apply.
The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences college with approximately 10,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students. The department currently has 19 faculty members and offers degrees in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, meteorology, systems engineering, and electrical engineering.
Qualified applicants should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a complete curriculum vitae, 3) a statement describing their teaching experience and philosophy, and 4) the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references electronically through our online application system at https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/13888. Any questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Mike Larsen at LarsenML@cofc.edu. Review of applications will begin on June 11, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.