Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics (2023)

Washington and Lee University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics beginning fall 2023. This position is a two-year, full-time position, authorized due to sustained enrollment demand, with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should have demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduates and ability to teach calculus-based introductory physics courses and associated laboratories. Instruction of additional courses in circuits, mechanics, or contemporary physics topics may be necessary.

Washington and Lee University is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, liberal arts college of approximately 1820 undergraduate students located in Lexington, VA, three hours southwest of Washington, DC.

W&L is ranked among the top 11 national liberal arts colleges. Our university affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities.  Washington and Lee University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, Washington and Lee and the Department of Physics and Engineering are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

Ph.D. in Physics is required. Strong candidates nearing completion of the Ph. D. may also be considered for appointment at the rank of visiting instructor. The person we hire will teach six courses each academic year.

The university requires employees to become fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and new employees must provide proof of at least their first shot prior to the first day of employment. Boosters are required. Individuals may seek a medical or a religious exemption to the vaccination requirement.

Applicants should submit an application letter, CV, brief statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references using the following link: apply.interfolio.com/118690 . Review of applications begins on January 9th, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Professor Irina Mazilu, mazilui@wlu.edu if you have any questions.

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue.