Harvey Mudd College
Faculty and Post Doc Positions
Art
Harvey Mudd College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art beginning Fall 2012. The successful candidate will be a practicing artist with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching both studio and non-studio courses. We seek someone who can teach students to express their ideas visually in two or more media of the candidate’s choice (drawing, digital imaging, architectural design, painting, sculpture, photography, or other genres) in addition to non-studio courses emphasizing the theoretical, social, or historical dimensions of art in the context of the candidate’s field. Candidates should have completed the terminal degree in their field and have experience teaching at the college level.
HMC is a highly selective institution that offers majors in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. This position is in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts, an interdisciplinary department supporting a broad-based liberal arts program. The teaching load for this position is five semester courses per year, normally including three studio courses, a writing-intensive first year seminar, and one other non-studio course. HMC’s membership in the Claremont Colleges consortium offers significant opportunities for cooperation and collaboration with colleagues at the other Claremont Colleges and at Claremont Graduate University. Situated approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, the Claremont Colleges offer easy access to LA’s vibrant cultural scene.
To apply, go to https://hmc.slideroom.com/. Applicants should upload a letter of application, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, a writing sample, at least three sample syllabi for proposed courses—including both studio and non-studio courses—and samples of creative work in the form of digital files. (No more than 15 files; only the first five minutes of each video submission will be reviewed.) Applicants should also arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation on the slideroom website. The letter of application should state whether the applicant will be available during the College Art Association conference in Los Angeles February 22-25, 2012. The letter of application should also address the candidate's commitment to and experience with effectively teaching students from diverse backgrounds and promoting a diverse academic environment. Harvey Mudd College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to the recruitment of candidates historically underrepresented on college faculties. Applicants may address further questions to artsearch@hmc.edu.
All materials must be uploaded to https://hmc.slideroom.com/ by December 1, 2011 .
Biology
Teaching & Research Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Harvey Mudd College Biology Department invites applications for a Teaching & Research Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biology to commence in the fall semester of 2012. The successful candidate will have the potential for excellence in teaching and have a strong and ongoing research program. The fellow will teach one course per semester and supervise undergraduate research. Candidates from all areas of biology are encouraged to apply. Experience with or demonstrated ability to effectively teach students from diverse backgrounds will be considered among the criteria for appointment. Harvey Mudd College is a highly selective undergraduate institution of science, engineering and mathematics, located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Further information may be found at http://www.hmc.edu/bio.Applicants should submit; a single page cover letter, a three page CV, a single page description of their current research program, a single page teaching statement and the names of three referees. Candidates are also encouraged to include a single page statement about their personal efforts working in and promoting diverse academic environments. The cover letter should address how their research interests and teaching philosophy complement or match the existing strengths in the department. All application materials should be sent as PDF files to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1114. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011. For further information contact: Associate Professor Robert A. Drewell (drewell@hmc.edu), Chair, HHMI Postdoctoral Fellowship Search Committee.
Harvey Mudd College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and is committed to the recruitment of candidates historically underrepresented on college faculties.
Chemistry
The Harvey Mudd College Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in inorganic chemistry at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2012. Appointment at a higher level may be considered in exceptional circumstances. A Ph.D. is required; postdoctoral and/or industrial experience is highly desirable. Strong preference will be given to candidates working in bioinorganic, solid state, inorganic materials, or catalysis exclusive of organometallic chemistry. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching at all levels and to an active undergraduate research program. Instructional duties will include general chemistry and inorganic chemistry with respective laboratories in addition to advanced courses. Experience or demonstrated ability to effectively teach students from diverse backgrounds will be considered among the criteria for appointment and should be addressed explicitly in the application. Please supply a curriculum vitae, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), description of teaching and research plans, and three letters of recommendation via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/780 For questions, contact chemistry@hmc.edu. Consideration of candidates will begin on October 10, 2011. Harvey Mudd College, a member of the Claremont Colleges in Claremont, California is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the recruitment of candidates historically underrepresented on college faculties.
Computer Science
The Computer Science Department at Harvey Mudd College intends to appoint two tenure-track assistant professors of computer science commencing July 1, 2012. Successful applicants should provide evidence of excellence in teaching and a research program that can be sustained in a college setting, ideally involving undergraduates. Candidates in all areas of computer science will be considered. A candidate's commitment to contributing to a diverse learning environment will also be considered.
Harvey Mudd College is a highly-selective undergraduate college (770 students) emphasizing science, mathematics, and engineering. It is a member of the Claremont Consortium that includes four other colleges and two graduate schools. The Department of Computer Science currently has nine permanent faculty members and serves three major programs (computer science, a joint major with mathematics, and a second joint major in mathematical and computational biology) with a total of approximately 50 majors in each graduating class. Most classes are relatively small and the teaching load is typically four courses per year on the semester system and supervision of a senior capstone "clinic" project. Visit www.cs.hmc.edu for more information about the department and the clinic program.
Applicants should respond with a cover letter that describes the candidate's interests in joining the faculty at Harvey Mudd, a curriculum vitae, a statement regarding
teaching philosophy and experience (along with any supporting materials such as teaching evaluations), and a similar statement on research interests. Where applicable, applicants are encouraged to describe evidence that they can contribute to the college's efforts to support a diverse community through mentoring or other activities.
Concurrently, please ask three references to submit reference letters using the secure web-based system below. It is desirable for at least some letters of reference to address the candidate's potential as a teacher. Applications received by January 1, 2012 will receive full consideration.
All application materials should be submitted through the Academicjobsonline system at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/921
Any questions about the position can be sent to Professor Ran "RON" Libeskind-Hadas at cssearch@cs.hmc.edu .
Harvey Mudd College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the recruitment of candidates traditionally underrepresented on college faculties.
Engineering
Harvey Mudd College's Department of Engineering seeks to fill the endowed Fletcher Jones Professorship of Engineering Design with an accomplished senior colleague, whose professional background and experience demonstrate a commitment to and innovation in engineering design. Possible attributes sought of the chair holder include (but are not limited to): demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and education; experience in the practice of engineering design; visibility and reputation in design and/or design education; substantial activity in professional design and/or design education societies. The Fletcher Jones Professor of Engineering Design will direct the Center for Design Education at Harvey Mudd College. The successful candidate will work with the department to enhance its design offerings, provide integration across programs where design is central to student experience and training, teach in the department’s unified curriculum, and advise projects in the Engineering Clinic program. Among the criteria for appointment is experience with students from diverse backgrounds and/or the ability to teach those students effectively. Applications should include a personal statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, complete resume and contact information of at least four references and may be mailed to the Fletcher Jones Search Committee, Attention Professor Ziyad H. Duron, Chair, Department of Engineering, HARVEY MUDD COLLEGE, 301 Platt Boulevard, Claremont, CA, 91711; or submitted electronically to FJP-EngDesign@sakai.claremont.edu. The Committee will begin reviewing applications commencing 10 January 2012 and will continue until a successful candidate is recruited. Harvey Mudd College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the recruitment of candidates historically underrepresented on college faculties.
Mathematics
Harvey Mudd College invites applications for a Teaching and Research Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Mathematical Sciences commencing in the fall semester of 2012. Candidates must have received (or anticipate receiving) their PhD after January 1, 2011 and before July 1, 2012 and must be US citizens, nationals or permanent residents (as per stipulations of the National Science Foundation grant supporting these fellowships). The successful candidate will also have a strong and ongoing research program and the potential for excellence in teaching. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis with priority given to those received by November 28, 2011.
The fellow will teach one course per semester and participate in the department’s experiential/inquiry-based learning programs by supervising undergraduate research and/or participating in the industrial projects-based Clinic program. The position has an annual salary of $63,000 and includes health benefits and an annual $2,500 travel stipend. A second-year renewal will be available contingent on successful performance in the first year. Candidates from all areas of pure and applied mathematics, including statistics, are encouraged to apply.
The Mathematics Department at Harvey Mudd College has been recognized nationally as a leader in teaching, research, mentoring undergraduate research, and educational outreach to local high schools. In 2006, the American Mathematical Society recognized the department with its inaugural award for Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department. This NSF-supported Fellowship is a reflection of our commitment to mentoring future leaders in Mathematics and Mathematics Education.
Harvey Mudd College is a highly selective undergraduate institution of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Each year there are about 40 graduates in mathematics, mathematical biology and mathematics/computer science with roughly half going on to graduate school. The College enrolls about 770 students and is a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium, comprised of five undergraduate colleges, the Claremont Graduate University, the Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences, and the Claremont University Consortium. There is an active research community of over 50 mathematicians and statisticians in the consortium. Further information about the department and college may be found at www.math.hmc.edu.
Claremont is situated approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. The city is known for its tree-lined streets and village charm. It is an easy drive from Claremont to cultural attractions of the greater Los Angeles area, as well as the ocean, mountains and deserts of Southern California.
Applications must be submitted through the mathjobs.org website. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of current and future research plans, and (4) a teaching portfolio, including a description of their teaching philosophy and experience. They should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted through the mathjobs.org website.
The cover letter should address how applicants feel their research interests and teaching philosophy complement or match the existing strengths in the department. Candidates are encouraged to identify faculty members with whom they would be particularly interested in working. Candidates are also encouraged to include in the cover letter a statement about their interests and experience in promoting diversity in academic environments through innovating teaching, mentoring, or other activities.
Harvey Mudd College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the recruitment of candidates historically underrepresented on college faculties.
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