Visiting Assistant Professor of Astronomy

The Physics and Astronomy Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of three (3) semesters, beginning spring semester of 2023, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

The Physics and Astronomy department graduates approximately 15 majors a year. Students graduate with concentrations in either physics, astrophysics, or materials physics. The department has an authorized tenure/tenure-track faculty size of 7.5 full-time- equivalent. Faculty research interests include infrared molecular spectroscopy, study of magnetic nanoparticles, fundamental questions related to quantum mechanics, atomic physics, galactic star formation, numerical general relativity, and energy efficiency of buildings. Approximately 80% of Oberlin’s Physics and Astronomy students do research during their time at Oberlin. This student research takes place during the semester, the summer, and Oberlin’s month-long Winter Term.

The incumbent will teach three courses in the spring 2023 semester and a total of five courses during the 2023-2024 academic year in the general area of physics and astronomy. The courses will include a general audience astronomy course and introductory and intermediate-level physics courses.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or expected by the spring semester of 2023. Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable.