Astrophysicist

Assistant or Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Westmont College
The Department of Physics and Engineering at Westmont College invites applications for a
tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate rank in Physics and Astronomy to
begin in August 2022. Candidates must have a PhD in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics
(postdoctoral experience preferred), a commitment to excellence in teaching a broad range
of undergraduate physics and astronomy courses, and a passion to mentor undergraduate
research. Teaching responsibilities will include both lower- and upper-division courses in
physics and astronomy as well as general education courses with an emphasis on
astronomical phenomena. Although a variety of research specializations will be considered,
preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a willingness and proficiency to
incorporate our modern campus observatory (housing a computer-controlled 24-inch
reflector telescope with Ritchey-Chrétien optics and a dedicated research laboratory beneath)
in the department curriculum, student research, and public outreach.
Westmont College is a national liberal arts college in the evangelical Protestant tradition,
seeking faculty with a vital and informed commitment to the Christian faith. We continually
aim to diversify the faculty and strongly encourage applications from historically
underrepresented groups within the physical sciences for this position.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Robert Haring-Kaye, chair of Physics and Engineering,
at [email protected]. Review of applications began in September 2021 and will
continue until the position is filled.

Apply at
https://www.westmont.edu/office-provost/open-positions