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Faculty Positions at Deep Springs

Long-Term Chairs (Term Appointments)

There are three long-term chairs at Deep Springs: the Robert B. Aird Chair in the Humanitites, the Julian Steward Chair in the Social Sciences, and the Herbert Reich Chair in the Natural Sciences (a position currently open). Initial appointments for these chairs are usually for two years, with multi-year renewals for up to six years. Senior scholars in these positions may apply to have their appointments extended more than six years, but Deep Springs does not grant tenure.

Professors holding these chairs teach two courses in both the Fall and the Spring semesters, as well as any directed or independent studies they choose to take on; they also serve on one of the standing Student Body committees.

We are currently accepting applications for the Herbert Reich Chair in the Natural Sciences. Applications will be considered for this full-time appointment with benefits at the junior or senior level in Physics, Biology, or Geology.

The successful full-time candidate will teach self-designed courses within the area of his or her expertise. Because of the college’s small size, long-term professors exert a broad influence on the intellectual culture of the community. For this reason, the ideal candidate is more than a specialist and considers his or her discipline in the broader context of liberal education. The teaching load is 2-2. Full-time appointments are renewable up to six years. Applications due November 20, 2008.

Short-Term Positions: Visiting Scholars and Visiting Artists

During the two semesters, fall and spring, there are two to three Visiting Scholars or Visiting Artists teaching at Deep Springs. Visiting professors teach one class in their specialty or discipline. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2009-2010 academic year. Short-Term Applications are requested by December 1, 2008.

Summer Seminar (July and August)

At the opening of our academic year, the seven-week Summer Seminar (July-August) is the incoming class’s introduction to college work and to life at Deep Springs. This intensive course is frequently team-taught, and usually poses questions to the purpose of Deep Springs: questions concerning community, service, responsibility, and the place of the individual in the world. We are currently entertaining applications for summer term in 2010. Applications for 2010 are due by September 1, 2009.

Interim Summer Appointments (May and June)

At the close of our academic year, the seven-week interim summer term (May-June) is an opportunity for classes of more particular, experimental, or eclectic focus. We are currently entertaining applications for interim summer term in 2010. Applications for 2010 are requested by December 1, 2008.

Short-Term Appointments for Scholars on Sabbatical Leave

Deep Springs makes a limited number of short-term and summer appointments several years in advance, in order to accomodate applications from scholars planning sabbatical leaves from other institutions, and who might wish to teach one small course as they write-up their research. Applictions are currently accepted for 2008-2009 and beyond.

Application Process and Instructions

Application Procedures for Faculty Candidates

Deep Springs College seeks applications from all qualified teachers, from graduate students to professors emeriti, in all disciplines. Our search for the 2009-2010 academic year begins on September 1, 2008 and will conclude when all positions are filled. This year, Deep Springs seeks applicants for a Chair in the Natural Sciences (a term appointment renewable for up to six years) as well as Visiting Scholars and Artists in all disciplines.

The deadline for applications for the Herbert Reich Chair in the Natural Sciences is November 20, 2008. Short-term Visiting applications will be considered starting December 1st and will be accepted until all positions are filled. Those wishing to submit applications after January 1st should contact curcom@deepsprings.edu to find out if applications are still being accepted.

All applications should include the following:

• Cover Letter (briefly outlining three courses you might teach)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Reference Contacts
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Additional materials, such as teaching evaluations and samples of published work, may be required of candidates as the hiring process proceeds.

Please send applications to:

Faculty Search
Curriculum Committee
Deep Springs College
HC 72 Box 45001
Deep Springs, California
via Dyer, Nevada 89010

or electronically to curcom@deepsprings.edu.