Faculty Positions Available (2013/2014)

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Hampden-Sydney College is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning mid-August 2013, to teach introductory mathematics and statistics together with a variety of upper-level mathematics in a department offering majors in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Computer Science. Hampden-Sydney College highly values the teacher-scholar model. Thus, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and a drive to sustain an ongoing program of scholarship.

Contact Professor Marcus Pendergrass, Chair, Departmentof Mathematics and Computer Science. Telephone (434) 223-6331; FAX (434) 223-6347; e-mail mpendergrass@hsc.edu; Website. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Diego, CA, in January 2013. To apply for this position, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Professor Pendergrass at Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943.Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates should have the Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Employment begins mid-August 2013.

Visiting Appointment in Classics

Hampden-Sydney College, a selective private liberal arts college for men with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, invites applications for an approved one-year position in the Department of Classics, beginning August 2013. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Latin at all undergraduate levels as well as courses such as Classical Mythology and Etymology. The teaching load for this position is seven courses per year. Ph.D. or ABD at advanced dissertation stage preferred. To apply, please send the following materials: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation which address the candidate's teaching abilities. Application materials may be sent in hard copy to Dr. Janice Siegel, Chair, Department of Classics, Box 24, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943 or via email (attachments in pdf preferred) to jsiegel@hsc.edu. Departmental information is available at http://www.hsc.edu/Academics/Academic-Majors/Classics.html. The review of applications will begin on February 20, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.

Visiting Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor

Two-year position in Spanish. Beginning Fall 2013. Candidate must be dedicated to undergraduate teaching, be able to teach all levels of language and participate in weekly Spanish table. MA in Spanish required (PhD preferred).

Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Jana DeJong, Spanish Search Committee Chair, Department of Modern Languages, Box 143, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943. Telephone: 434-223-6211; Fax: 434-223-6347; E-mail: jdejong@hsc.edu; www.hsc.edu/academics/modlangs. Deadline for applications: March 15, 2013.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy anticipates an opening for a one-year sabbatical replacement at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2013. We are seeking an energetic physicist or astronomer (some teaching experience in astronomy preferred) with a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level. The department currently has five full-time faculty members, whose research interests include high energy astrophysics, AMO physics, condensed matter physics and acoustics.

The review of applications will begin April 1, 2013, and continue until position is filled. To apply, send a cover letter, C.V., teaching statement and research statement, along with three letters of reference, to: Dr. Steven D. Bloom, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, E-mail: sbloom@hsc.edu

Hampden-Sydney College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.