Program Overview
The Physics Program at Bard College is dedicated to helping students at all levels gain a better understanding of the universe and how it works.
As in all Bard programs, classes are small, with 20-30 students in the introductory classes, 10-15 in intermediate classes, and 1-5 in advanced classes and tutorials. This allows a high level of student-teacher interaction, as each faculty member handles all aspects of the course themselves: lectures, laboratories, discussion sections, and grading. That way, we are well attuned to the strengths and the needs of each of our students. Classes are never solely lectures, as student questions and comments lead to clarification or elaboration, or take the discussion in unexpected directions. Outside of class, faculty spend a great deal of time with individuals or small groups of students, discussing homework problems, laboratory work, or extensions beyond what was covered in class. more>Announcements
Job Opening: Visiting Position in Physics
Bard College invites applications for a one-year visiting position in physics in its Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing at the assistant professor level beginning in the Fall semester of 2013.
The candidate would teach at all levels within the Physics program including laboratory courses and would have the opportunity to develop new courses. Departmental funding will be available to maintain a research program including student research projects. Candidates are encouraged to present teaching and research ideas that could overlap with other scientific fields. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics, with all sub-fields open for consideration. Bard College is a highly selective liberal arts college located 100 miles north of NYC on the Hudson River. Applicants should send a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching) via: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21305.
Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2013. Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Matthew Deady at deady@bard.edu. AA/EOE.
Distinguished Scientist Scholarship Applications 2012-2013
All current students concentrating in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics are eligible to apply for a Distinguished Scientist Scholar (DSS) Award. These awards are given to exceptional students who have distinguished themselves academically in one of the disciplines in the division of Science, Mathematics and Computing. Please note that this is a very competitive process and only a few awards will be given out each year. Please download the application guidelines for further information.