Greater Texas HERC

Centre College seeks a diverse pool of candidates for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor Physics beginning August 2025. Candidates must be committed to undergraduate education and to mentoring undergraduate research in physics and/or related fields.  

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our faculty, support our diverse student body, and utilize inclusive pedagogical practices.  

The successful candidate will join a community of compassionate teacher-scholars dedicated to excellent teaching and student mentorship, equity and inclusion, shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, global study and citizenship, scholarly achievement, and service to the college and broader society. We offer a supportive community for faculty, mentoring for early-career faculty, and ongoing professional development. Centre College boasts small classes and high academic standards, a leading study abroad program, a world-class performing arts center, and competitive Division III athletics.  

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD or terminal degree in physics or a related field by the time of appointment, demonstrate their commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching and mentoring, and show potential for scholarly achievement and mentoring student research. 

The College is in historic Danville, Kentucky, offering a high quality of life and easy access to Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati. 

To apply, please submit the following at http://apply.interfolio.com/153514: 

1. Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position 
2. Curriculum vitae 
3. Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness 
4. Diversity statement addressing your approach to inclusive excellence 
5. Graduate and undergraduate transcripts 
6. Letters from three professional references 

Review of applications will begin on 10/14/24. 

Centre College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. Candidates with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process should contact Bruce Rodenborn at bruce.rodenborn@centre.edu. 

For more information about Centre College, visit www.centre.edu. 

Centre College is a proud member of the Greater Kentucky Higher Education Recruitment Consortium: www.greaterkyherc.org. 

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD or terminal degree in physics or a related field by the time of appointment, demonstrate their commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching and mentoring, and show potential for scholarly achievement and mentoring student research. 

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About Centre College

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, student, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million. Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community. Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky. For information concerning the College, visit our web site at www.centre.edu

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