AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of December 4, 2009
eds. Joan Schmelz, Caroline Simpson & Michele Montgomery
This week's issues:
1. All of Us Must Work for Diversity
2. Follow Up: What Can You Negotiate in Your Job Offer?
3. In-/Appropriate Behavior Between Students and Advisors
4. Tips from the Top of the Career Ladder
5. Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics
6. APS Professional Skills Development Workshop, March 14
7. APS Childcare Grants Available
8. APS Minotiry Scholarships
9. Jefferson Science Fellowship
10. APS Congressional Science Fellowship 2010-2011
11. Four extragalactic postdoc positions at Swinburne University
12. Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research, Stanford University
13. Assistant or Associate Professor Position, NMSU
14. Four Tenure-Track Positions, Arizona State University
*** FOLLOWING JOB POSTINGS TAKEN FROM WIPHYS ***
15. Physics Lecturer Position, Wake Forest University
16. Physics Lab Instructor Position, Vassar College
17. Non-Tenure Track, Open Rank Position, George Washington University
18. Assistant Professor of Physics, Randolph College
19. Tenure Track Faculty Position in Physics, Rhodes College
20. How to Submit, Subscribe, or Unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
21. Access to Past Issues of AASWOMEN
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1. All of Us Must Work for Diversity
From: Marc Postman [postman
stsci.edu]
[Please also see #3 on Student/Advisor Relationships and #4 on
Survival in the Workplace, contributing articles to this theme.]
I may be an unusual case in physics and astronomy in that both my
undergraduate and graduate advisors were prominent women scientists
(Mildred Dresselhaus, M.I.T. and Margaret Geller, CfA). I believe this
will eventually be as common an experience as those who have men as
their advisors. Men and women are equally capable of achieving success
in science but the presence of key female role models in my early
career certainly demonstrated this fact more effectively than anything
I learned from my parents and pre-college teachers. As I progressed
along my career, however, I soon became aware that there were clearly
impediments to the realization of this fundamental fact. In response,
I have worked within my home institution (Space Telescope Science
Institute) to make it a place where the opportunities for career
success in astronomy are independent of one's gender ...
[Please see the entire blog post at
http://womeninastronomy.blogspot.com/2009/12/all-of-us-must-work-for-diversity-by.html.]
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2. Follow Up: What Can You Negotiate in Your Job Offer?
From: Michele M. Montgomery [montgomeryphysics.ucf.edu]
[We continue to summarize the major outcomes from the Women in
Astronomy III conference held at the University of Maryland October
21-23, 2009 - Eds.]
Two posts were mistakenly omitted in our original list, one by Katy
Flint from the National Postdoctoral Association and one in informal
astronomy education that only wished to provide their first name. To
read more on what postdocs and informal astronomy educators should
consider in negotiating job offers, please see the Women in Astronomy
blog at
http://womeninastronomy.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-can-you-negotiate-in-your-job.html.
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3. In-/Appropriate Behavior Between Students and Advisors
From: Adam Burgasser [aburgasserucsd.edu]
[We continue to summarize the major outcomes from the Women in
Astronomy III conference held at the University of Maryland October
21-23, 2009 - Eds. The following is a summary by Michele M.
Montgomery of one of the posters presented at this meeting. Please
see #1 on Diversity and #4 on Survival in the Workplace, contributing
articles to this theme.]
Adam Burgasser (UCSD/MIT) and Jacqueline Faherty (AMNH/SUNY Stony
Brook) conducted a survey on "Perceptions of Appropriate Behavior
Between Students and Advisors in Astronomy" and presented their
results at the Women in Astronomy Conference that was held at the
Universtiy of Maryland October 21-23, 2009. They studied various
behavior scenarios between students and advisors including weight gain
or loss; staying late for work; birthday or holiday gifts; hanging
out; late-night at-home phone calls, among others.
Results of the survey include the following: Perceptions of behavior
appropriateness vary with age and professional status, with younger
astronomers and those at earlier stages in their career typically
viewing behaviors as more appropriate. Perceptions of student/advisor
behavior scenarios vary with the gender pairing, with behaviors from
student/advisor pairs of different gender being viewed as more
inappropiate.
One fact found from this survey is that female students are less
likely to have a same gender advisor than male students, and this lack
of diversity in gender pairings may negatively impact the female's
student/advisor relationship. Another interesting find is that this
survey attracted a small fraction of highly negative and fearful
criticism from men, lending another conclusion that resistence to open
discussion of appropriate behaviors between students and advisors
continues today. For the full survey scope, limitations, biases,
results, and conclusions, please see
http://web.mit.edu/~ajb/www/browndwarfs//wia2009/.
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4. Tips from the Top of the Career Ladder
From: Amy Simon-Miller and John Pearl
[amy.a.simon-millernasa.gov and john.c.pearlnasa.gov]
[The following is a contribution from Amy Simon-Miller and John Pearl,
summarized by Michele M. Montgomery. Please see also #1 on Diversity
and #3 on advisor/student behaviors, contributing articles to this
theme.]
In the Opinion section of Nature (Vol. 462/12 November 2009), the book
"Beyond the Boys Club: Strategies for Achieving Career Success as a
Woman Working in a Male-dominated Field" is reviewed. The author,
Suzanne Doyle-Morris, interviews 21 senior women from a wide range of
backgrounds to discover their survival skills in the male-dominated
workplace. The senior women vary in age and fields: One is a senior
diplomat, another is a retired archaelogist, and a third is a
professor at the University of Cambridge. Doyle-Morris argues that
women face difficulties in the work place mostly due to old career
structures. She also finds that career advancement is not entirely
based on merit and is more based on marketing, relationships, and a
good profile. The rise to the top is slow in science and engineering.
In the United Kingdom, about 70% of women holding degrees in science,
engineering, and technology do not work in the field. Advice from
professors who have stayed in the field suggest mentoring, flexible
working time in laboratories, specializing in a field other than your
PhD topic during postdoc years, and finding cross-disciplinary
collaborations. The book also offers suggestions on developing
relationships, raising your profile, building your image, networking,
risk taking, negotiating politics, and choosing a mentor.
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5. Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics
From: WIPHYS, November 30
Four conferences for undergraduate women in physics (CUWPs) will be
held simultaneously in four locations around the United
States, January 15 17, 2010. Travel funding is available (see
websites for details).
1) Midwest CUWP: The Ohio State University
http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/undergrad/WiP_Conference/
2) Northeast CUWP: Yale University
http://www.yale.edu/spsyale/cuwpy/
3) Southeast CUWP: Duke University/North Carolina State
University/North Carolina Central University/University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill
http://southeastcuwp.org
4) West Coast CUWP: University of California at Santa Cruz
http://dave.ucsc.edu/wipconf
The CUWP goals are to help young women continue in physics
by providing them with the opportunity to experience a
professional conference, information about graduate school and
professions in physics, and access to other women in physics of all
ages with whom they can share experiences, advice, and ideas. Our
programs include research talks by faculty, panel discussions about
graduate school and careers in physics, presentations and discussions
about women in physics, laboratory tours, student research talks, a
student poster session, and several meals during which presenters and
students interact with each other.
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6. APS Professional Skills Development Workshop, March 14
From: WIPHYS, December 2
The American Physical Society offer a Professional Skills Development
Workshops for Women Physicists on Sunday, March 14 in Portland, Oregon
in association with the APS Annual Meeting there. The workshop will
be aimed at women post docs and tenure-track women faculty
The deadline to apply is December 7, 2009. First consideration will
go to applications received by that date, and the workshop will be
limited in size for optimal benefits. All participants are eligible
to receive a stipend to help cover the cost of travel and up to two
nights lodging.
Women of color are especially encouraged to apply.
The workshop is aimed towards enhancing the status of women in
physics, by providing professional training on effective negotiation,
communication and leadership skills for female physicists in a
position to become the future leaders. In addition, the workshop will
offer a special opportunity for networking at a reception to follow.
Information is now posted at
http://www.aps.org/programs/women/workshops/skills/index.cfm.
This program is supported by an award from the National Science
Foundation. Questions? Please contact Sue Otwell at APS
otwellaps.org.
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7. APS Childcare Grants Available
Small grants of up to $400 are available to assist meeting attendees
at the APS annual meetings who are bringing small children or who
incur extra expenses in leaving them at home.
Applications for the grants must be received by December 15, 2009 (for
the February/April meeting in Washington, DC) and by January 15, 2010
(for the March meeting in Portland, Oregon) to be considered by a
subcommittee of the Committee on the Status of Women in Physics
(CSWP). In the event that the number of requests for grants exceeds
the funding available, preference will be given to applicants in the
early stages of their careers.
Information is posted on the Meetings website at
http://www.aps.org/meetings/april/services/childcare.cfm
(for the February/April meeting) and at
http://www.aps.org/meetings/march/services/childcare.cfm
(for the March meeting).
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8. APS Minotiry Scholarships
From: WIPHYS, December 3
Do you know a minority high school senior, college freshman or
sophomore who is interested in majoring in physics and could benefit
from a scholarship with built-in mentoring?
The American Physical Society is once again pleased to offer the APS
Scholarship Program for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors. This
excellent, highly competitive scholarship program not only provides
funding to students, but also a great deal of student support. We
encourage all eligible students to apply right away using our new
online application.
Eligibility includes:
African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Native Americans
• High school seniors, college freshmen or sophomores
• US citizens or permanent legal residents
• Physics majors and those planning to major in physics
Award:
$2,000 for new students, and $3,000 for renewal students
A local physics mentor
An APS physics mentor
To Apply:
Check out the easy-to-use online application:
http://aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/
Deadline: February 5, 2010
The online application form must be completed and all supporting
documents must be postmarked by the deadline date
Questions? Email minorityscholarshipaps.org
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9. Jefferson Science Fellowship
From: Michele M. Montgomery [montgomeryphysics.ucf.edu]
Tenured academic scientists and engineers from U.S. institutions of
higher education, that are U.S. citizens, and that can maintain
security clearances are eligibile to become Jeffereson Science
Fellows. These fellows spend one year in Washington D.C. at the U.S.
Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID) or at U.S. foreign embassays and/or missions. Fellows provide
up-to-date expertise in science, technology, or engineering that
routinely impact the policy decisions encountered by the U.S.
Department of State/USAID. To read more about the requirements,
tasks, and eligibility requirements, please see
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/Jefferson/.
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10. APS Congressional Science Fellowship 2010-2011
From: WIPHYS, November 23
The American Physical Society is currently accepting applications for
the Congressional Science Fellowship Program. Fellows serve one year
on the staff of a senator, representative or congressional committee.
They are afforded an opportunity to learn the legislative process and
explore science policy issues from the lawmakers' perspective. In
turn, Fellows have the opportunity to lend scientific and technical
expertise to public policy issues.
Qualifications include a PhD or equivalent in physics or a closely
related field, a strong interest in science and technology policy and,
ideally, some experience in applying scientific knowledge toward the
solution of societal problems. Fellows are required to be U.S.
citizens and members of the APS.
Term of Appointment is one year, beginning in September of 2010 with
participation in a two week orientation sponsored by AAAS. Fellows
have considerable choice in congressional assignments.
A stipend is offered in addition to allowances for relocation,
in-service travel, and health insurance premiums.
Application should consist of a letter of intent of no more than
2-pages, a 2-page resume: with one additional page for publications,
and three letters of reference. Please see the APS website
http://www.aps.org/policy/fellowships/congressional.cfm
for detailed information on materials required for applying and other
information on the program.
All application materials must be submitted online by January 15, 2010.
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11. Four extragalactic postdoc positions at Swinburne University
From: Sarah Maddison [smaddisonswin.edu.au]
We have available four postdoctoral research positions in
extragalactic astronomy in the Centre for Astrophysics and
Supercomputing at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne,
Australia. The application deadline for all is 15 January 2010. The
four positions are:
- High-Redshift Galaxy Evolution (observational) with Prof. Karl Glazebrook
http://members.aas.org/JobReg/JobDetailPage.cfm?JobID=26149
- Galaxy Evolution/Large-scale Structure/Cosmology
(theoretical/numerical) with Dr. Darren Croton
http://members.aas.org/JobReg/JobDetailPage.cfm?JobID=26162
- Extragalactic Astrophysics and the IGM (observational) with Dr. Emma
Ryan-Webber
http://members.aas.org/JobReg/JobDetailPage.cfm?JobID=26161
- Large-scale Structure and Dark Energy (observational/survey
analysis) with the WiggleZ Team
http://members.aas.org/JobReg/JobDetailPage.cfm?JobID=26160
The Swinburne Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/
is one of the most vibrant astronomy institutes in Australia,
comprising more than 45 researchers (15 of whom are permanent
research-active staff members), providing an outstanding research and
mentoring environment for incoming postdocs. We provide access to
state-of-the-art High Performance Computing (1160 core 'green machine'
in-house) and large optical telescope facilities (up to 10m). We have
the largest extragalactic group in Australia, including three QEII
Fellows, two ARC International Fellows and one Australian Professorial
Fellow.
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12. Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research, Stanford University
From: WIPHYS, November 24
The Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research at Stanford
University invites applications for residential fellowships for the
academic year 2010-2011 from tenured and tenure-track faculty (or the
equivalent), and postdoctoral scholars, from the U.S. and
international universities.
Applications for one, two or three quarters will be considered.
Fellows must remain on faculty and be in residence at the Clayman
Institute for the duration of their fellowship. Fellowships will be
non-stipendiary in 2010-2011, except for the postdoctoral appointment
where stipend and benefits will be set and adjusted in accordance with
Stanford University rules.
Fellows are provided with faculty-equivalent privileges for using
Stanford's library and other facilities, an office at the Institute,
and the collegiality of a diverse community of gender scholars from
across the spectrum of academic disciplines and ranks.
Thematic Focus: "Reinvigorating the Revolution: Advancing Gender
Equality in the Twenty-first Century"
Projects are supported in all disciplines including the humanities,
social sciences, science and engineering, business, law, and medicine,
among others, so long as they focus centrally on gender. Possible
sub-topics include (but are not limited to):
-The gender division of household labor
-Families and women's careers: the 2nd shift, opting out, on-ramping,
and flexible schedules
-Representations of women in culture and history
-Gender stereotyping and bias in the workplace
-Gendered meanings and practices at work and home
-Women's experiences in male-dominated fields, such as science and engineering
-Gendered innovations in knowledge: Bringing gender analysis into the
practice of science
-Gender and culture in history or literature
-Advancing women's progress in the professions of business, medicine, and law
-Historical and cross-national comparisons of women's educational and
occupational progress
-Effects of legal mandates (such a Title IX and FMLA) on women's careers
-National policies, organizational polices, and work-family balance:
what works?
-Men's involvement in gender equality movements
-Gender, leadership, and entrepreneurship
How to Apply: Applications are to be received in our office by
5:00pm (PST) on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Instructions and detailed
information are available at
http://gender.stanford.edu
under Fellowships.
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13. Assistant or Associate Professor Position, NMSU
From: Ofelia Ruiz [oruiznmsu.edu]
The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Department of Astronomy invites
applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in
Solar/Stellar astrophysics beginning August 2010. We expect that this
appointment will be filled at the level of Assistant Professor, but
appointment at the Associate Professor level may be possible in
exceptional cases.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy,
astrophysics, physics, or a closely related field. Candidates with a
demonstrable research record in fields associated with work done at
the National Solar Observatory (NSO) are encouraged to apply. Example
fields include solar/stellar structure and dynamics, solar activity,
space weather, spectropolarimetry, MHD, and the solar-stellar
connection. See the NSO Long Range Plan FY2009-2013 available on the
NSO web site for further details. Of particular interest are
candidates with expertise in solar or stellar pulsations and also
high-resolution solar observations and their interpretation. The
successful candidate will ideally provide evidence of their ability to
deliver high quality instruction at the graduate and undergraduate
levels, a sustained external research funding record, and experience
as an advisor to MS and PhD students.
The Department is involved in a wide range of astronomical research.
We also benefit from membership in the Astrophysical Research
Consortium (ARC) and its Apache Point Observatory (APO) 3.5-meter
telescope. The Department operates its own 1-meter telescope at APO,
is a member of the Sloan III project, and is a user of numerous ground
based observatories and NASA scientific satellites. Additional
Department information can be found at
http://astronomy.nmsu.edu.
NMSU serves a diverse undergraduate and graduate population of 18,500
students. Located in Las Cruces (the state's second largest city),
NMSU is within driving distance of: the Apache Point Observatory, the
National Solar Observatory, the NRAO Very Large Array, the McDonald
Observatory, and Kitt Peak National Observatory.
To be considered for this position, send a cover letter, a brief
statement of research interests and plans (including a discussion of
anticipated research directions over the next five years), a brief
description of teaching experience and philosophy, unofficial
transcripts of PhD and a curriculum vitae to:
Dr. Bernard McNamara
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Astronomy
New Mexico State University, MSC 4500
1320 Frenger St.
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of
recommendation to be sent to the above address. Review of completed
applications will begin January 1, 2010 and will continue until the
position is filled or closed. Questions can be addressed to:
astfacultynmsu.edu or (575) 646-4438.
New Mexico State University is an EEO/AA Employer. Offer of
employment contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility
for employment in the United States. All offers of employment, oral
and written are contingent on the university's verification of
credentials and other information required by federal law, state law,
and NMSU policies/procedures, and will include the completion of a
criminal history check.
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14. Four Tenure-Track Positions, Arizona State University
From: James Rhoads [James.Rhoadsasu.edu]
We are seeking to hire faculty in the areas of
- Extrasolar planet studies
- Observational cosmology
- Instrumentation development
- Planetary atmospheres
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Extrasolar Planet Studies at the School of Earth and
Space Exploration, Arizona State University:
We welcome candidates who wish to engage in
collaborative, multidisciplinary research on the nature, formation,
and evolution of extrasolar planets. Both observational and
theoretical studies are of interest. Specific research areas might
include but are not limited to: spectroscopy of planets and their host
stars, novel techniques used to search for and characterize
exoplanets, planetary interior models, and planetary dynamics. A
demonstrated track record in research, teaching and grantsmanship is
preferred.
Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that includes
a description of the applicant's research and teaching interests, 2)
a current CV, and 3) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of
three references.
Inquiries and applications must be addressed to Kip Hodges,
Director, School of Earth and Space Exploration, and submitted
electronically to sesenewfacasu.edu. Submissions in pdf format are
preferred.
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Observational Cosmology
The ASU Cosmology Initiative, a joint venture of ASU's School of
Earth and Space Exploration and the Department of Physics, seeks to
hire a junior faculty member in observational cosmology.
The ideal candidate would be an observer engaged in exciting
forefront research targeting at least one of the following areas: The
cosmic dark ages, First Light and reionization, galaxy assembly
and evolution, AGN and supermassive black holes, or large scale
structure. The position will build on the legacy of the Hubble Space
Telescope, be able to use the refurbished Hubble, and in the future
the James Webb Space Telescope and other facilities.
The successful candidate would join the faculty in the School of
Earth and Space Exploration (SESE). They will have the opportunity to
interact with colleagues working on a wide range of topics
including galaxy formation, galaxy evolution, and reionization; dark
matter and dark energy; particle astrophysics and the physics of the
early universe; stellar physics and cosmic explosions; star-formation
and stellar evolution; the formation and evolution of planetary
systems; astronomical instrumentation; astrobiology; planetary
geology; and geophysics and geology.
Faculty at ASU can apply for time on Arizona Observatory
facilities, including the 6.5m MMT at Mt Hopkins, the two 6.5m
Magellan telescopes in Chile, the 2.3m Bok and 1.8m VATT telescopes,
the 2x8.4m LBT at Mt Graham, and the 10m Heinrich Hertz Submillimeter
Telescope, with access to the 22m Giant Magellan Telescope anticipated
upon its completion. In addition, they have access to on-site
facilities including laboratories and clean rooms.
ASU offers a stimulating intellectual environment, along
with competitive salary, benefits, and startup packages.
Candidates should have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, or
physics, or an equivalent qualification. They should also have a
strong record of publications in the peer-reviewed literature. A
demonstrated record of obtaining research funding will be a plus.
A background check is required for employment. Arizona
State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a full
curriculum vitae, a research and teaching statement, and contact
information for 3 references. Letters of recommendation (PDF or Word
preferred) should be emailed separately to cosmologyasu.edu.
Please reference the applicant's name in the subject line of the email.
Applications can be submitted online at
http://sese.asu.edu/node/add/applicant-faculty
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Please direct questions to cosmologyasu.edu .
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Instrumentation Development
The ASU Cosmology Initiative, a joint venture of ASU's School of
Earth and Space Exploration and the Department of Physics, seeks to
hire either a senior or junior faculty member working in
instrumentation development for cosmology or a closely related branch
of astrophysics. These instrumentation efforts can be space based,
suborbital, balloon or aircraft, and/or include building ground-based
instruments. The university is prepared to make substantial
investments in the infrastructure necessary to support this position.
The successful candidate would join the faculty in the School of
Earth and Space Exploration (SESE). They will have the opportunity
to interact with colleagues working on a wide range of topics
including galaxy formation, galaxy evolution, and reionization; dark
matter and dark energy; particle astrophysics and the physics of the
early universe; stellar physics and cosmic explosions; star formation
and stellar evolution in cosmological contexts; the formation and
evolution of planetary systems; astronomical
instrumentation; astrobiology; planetary geology; and geophysics and
geology.
Faculty at ASU can apply for time on Arizona Observatory
facilities, including the 6.5m MMT at Mt Hopkins, the two 6.5m
Magellan telescopes in Chile, the 2.3m Bok and 1.8m VATT telescopes,
the 2x8.4m LBT at Mt Graham, and the 10m Heinrich Hertz Submillimeter
Telescope, with access to the 22m Giant Magellan Telescope anticipated
upon its completion. In addition, they have access to onsite
facilities including laboratories and clean rooms.
ASU offers a stimulating intellectual environment, along
with competitive salary, benefits, and startup packages.
Candidates should have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, or
physics, or an equivalent qualification. They should also have a
strong record of publications in the peer-reviewed literature. A
demonstrated record of obtaining development funding will be vital.
A background check is required for employment. Arizona
State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a full
curriculum vitae, a research and teaching statement, and contact
information for 3 references. Letters of recommendation (PDF or Word
preferred) should be emailed separately to cosmologyasu.edu.
Please reference the applicant's name in the subject line of the email.
Applications can be submitted online at
http://sese.asu.edu/node/add/applicant-faculty
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Please direct questions to cosmologyasu.edu.
ASU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that
actively seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse
workforce.
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Planetary Atmospheres at the School of Earth and Space Exploration,
Arizona State University:
We welcome applications from those who wish to engage
in collaborative, multidisciplinary studies of planetary atmospheres.
A demonstrated track record in research, teaching and grantsmanship
is preferred. Atmospheres of all planetary bodies are of
interest, including those of Mars, Titan, gas giants, and hot
Jupiter-like planets in extrasolar systems. Areas of interest include:
atmospheric dynamics at global, regional, or mesoscales, atmospheric
state, composition, origin and evolution, and
surface-atmosphere interactions. These studies could be focused on
numerical modeling, observations, data analysis, instrument design and
development, or some combination of these approaches. Successful
applicants will be expected to interact with the current and future
SESE directions, including planetary surface processes and dynamics,
astrobiology, climatology, and/or the formation and evolution of
planets and planetary systems.
Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that includes
a description of the applicant?s research and teaching interests, 2)
a current CV, and 3) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of
three references. Inquiries and applications must be addressed to
Kip Hodges, Director, School of Earth and Space Exploration, and
submitted electronically to sesenewfacasu.edu. Submissions in pdf
format are preferred.
Full job ads are available in context at
http://sese.asu.edu/opportunities.
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15. Physics Lecturer Position, Wake Forest University
From: WIPHYS, November 23
Wake Forest University invites applications for a lecturer position in
physics at the junior or senior level to begin in the fall semester of
2010. Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in physics and have
experience teaching introductory physics. The initial appointment will
be for two years, with future appointments renewable at the end of
each appointment term.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching lower level
physics courses and laboratories for science and non science majors.
Responsibilities will also include undergraduate advising and
developing and teaching a first year seminar course. Interests in one
or more of the following would strengthen a candidate’s application:
an interest in teaching introductory astronomy, familiarity with new
teaching methods and technologies, and interest in grant writing for
educational purposes.
Wake Forest University is a highly ranked, private university with
about 4500 undergraduates, 750 graduate students, and 1700 students in
the professional schools of medicine, law, divinity and business.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV including details of all
teaching experience, a one page statement of their teaching
philosophy, and the names of three references to the Physics Lecturer
Search Committee, Department of Physics, P.O. Box 7507, Wake Forest
University, Winston Salem, NC 27109 7507. Application materials can
also be sent electronically in the form of a single PDF document to
wfuphysrecruitlists.wfu.edu. Review of applications will begin
January 5, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.
Further information is available at
http://www.wfu.edu/physics.
Wake Forest University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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16. Physics Lab Instructor Position, Vassar College
From: Debra Elegreen [elmegreenvassar.edu]
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Vassar College invites
applications for a one-year position as lab instructor in physics at
the lecturer level beginning in September 2010, with the possibility
of a longer-term position pending budgetary approval.
Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and
is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.
Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are
especially encouraged.
Applicants should have a minimum of a master¹s degree in physics.
Preference will be given to those with teaching and/or laboratory
experience. The successful candidate is expected to teach the
introductory physics labs (four each semester) as well as an
additional physics course to be
determined. The department currently consists of four physicists and
two astronomers; their research specialties are detailed on the
department homepage
http://physicsandastronomy.vassar.edu.
Candidates should submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a statement of
teaching interest and laboratory experience, and (3) arrange for three
letters of recommendation. To apply,
please visit
https://employment.vassar.edu/.
Applications received by February 15 will be given full consideration;
applications received after that date will be considered until the
position is filled. Salaries are competitive. Vassar College is a
liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2450 students. The
1000-acre campus is located in Poughkeepsie, 75 miles north of New
York City along the Hudson River.
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17. Non-Tenure Track, Open Rank Position, George Washington University
From: WIPHYS, December 2, 2009
The George Washington University Honors Program is seeking to fill an
open rank, non tenure-accruing appointment for a three-year
contractual period, beginning Fall 2010. The position may be renewed
subject to performance. The desirable field of specialization is
science education with particular expertise in physics education
research.
Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have completed the Ph.D. in
Physics by 1 August 2010, have excellent teaching skills as
demonstrated by teaching assessments and references, and have a desire
to teach at the undergraduate level.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the applicability of physics
education research to science education more generally is highly
desirable as in interest in interdisciplinary science education. The
successful candidate will teach six courses per year for the
University Honors Program and may expect to play a leadership role in
developing and assessing the science curriculum.
Application Procedure: only complete applications will be considered.
To be considered, send letter of application, cv, three letters of
reference, a brief statement of teaching objectives and methods, along
with summaries of teaching evaluations and/or classroom observations,
samples of scholarly publications, and official academic transcripts to:
University Honors Program Science Education Search
714 21st Street, NW
George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052
Review of applications will begin after 30 December 2009 and will
continue until the position is filled.
The George Washington University seeks to attract an active,
culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
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18. Assistant Professor of Physics, Randolph College
From: WIPHYS November 23, 2009
Tenure-track position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy,
beginning July 1, 2010. A Ph.D. in Physics or closely-related
discipline is required. Teaching experience in basic engineering
courses and/or astronomy is desired.
We seek a natural scientist whose first priority is high-quality
teaching, including research with students, in a competitive liberal
arts college. The successful candidate will demonstrate ability and
interest in teaching and scholarship, enthusiasm for community
involvement, and will help to develop and strengthen the physics
programs. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and
upper-level physics, possibly teaching basic engineering courses or
astronomy, developing and modernizing laboratories at all levels, and
scholarship that encourages undergraduate research.
Modest start-up funds are available, and pursuit of external funding
for research is encouraged. Review of applications will begin December
15 and continue until the position is filled.
Send curriculum vitae, cover letter, transcripts, and statement of
teaching philosophy to Dr. Peter Sheldon, Physics Department, Randolph
College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503 or to
psheldonrandolphcollege.edu. EOE
[For more information, please see
http://web.randolphcollege.edu/humanresources/employment_opps.asp#314]
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19. Tenure Track Faculty Position in Physics, Rhodes College
From: WIPHYS, November 24
The Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track
position at the level of Assistant Professor beginning fall 2010.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy, and candidates
with either theoretical or experimental research interests are welcome
to apply. The successful applicant must demonstrate an enthusiasm for
teaching, the ability to teach at all levels of a rigorous
undergraduate physics curriculum, and the potential to carry out a
productive research program involving undergraduate students.
Individuals who can support our curriculum in the area of
astronomy/astrophysics and who have interests that go beyond
traditional disciplinary boundaries are encouraged to apply. The
Department of Physics has significant resources for faculty and
student research; see www.rhodes.edu/physics for information about
the department.
All application materials are to be submitted electronically.
Applicants should combine their CV, transcripts (undergraduate and
graduate), a statement of teaching philosophy, and a description of
research plans (stating explicitly how undergraduate students will be
involved) into one pdf document less than 7 MB in size and email it to
PhysicsSearchrhodes.edu. Candidates should arrange to have three
letters of recommendation (at least one should speak to the
candidate’s teaching abilities) sent to PhysicsSearchrhodes.edu.
For information about the position, please contact Dr. Ann Viano,
chair of the Search Committee, at vianorhodes.edu . Review of
completed applications will begin on January 4, 2010.
Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private,
residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We
aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a
compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and
personal concern into effective leadership and action in their
communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates
interested in helping us achieve this vision. We are an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.
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