Assistant Professor - Physics and Energy Science
- Employer
- University of Colorado System Administration
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Physical Sciences
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Physics and Energy Science Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor, to begin August 2019. We seek an experimentalist in the area of condensed matter physics/nanophysics/optics, but excluding superconductivity and semiconductor physics. The candidate should bring significantly new expertise, but be able to collaborate with existing physics faculty (i.e. linear and nonlinear magnetic dynamics, liquid crystals/soft matter, electromagnetic waves in confined geometries, nanophysics, or biophysics). The successful candidate should be dynamic, energetic, creative, and engaging. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in physics, with a typical teaching load of 2 courses per semester. The position also includes supervising undergraduate, MSc and PhD students and publishing in refereed journals. The successful applicant will be expected to have the background and potential for excellent teaching in physics at all levels, a demonstrated ability for first-rate research, a commitment to working with graduate and undergraduate students, and to attract external funding. Service at the departmental, university or professional level is also required.
Candidates must have a PhD in physics, applied physics, or closely related field in hand by the date of application. Twelve months or longer of postdoctoral experience is required.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package. Information on benefits programs can be found at: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness/new-employee.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 12,400 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. UCCS is among the fastest growing universities in the state and is consistently ranked as one of the top Western regional universities by U.S. New & World Report. Colorado Springs, (pop. 400K+) is situated at the base of Pikes Peak, offers many recreational and cultural activities and was recently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top Best Places to Live in the U.S.
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Qualifications
Required:
- PhD in physics, applied physics, or closely related field in hand by the date of application
- A minimum of twelve months of postdoctoral experience
Special Instructions to Applicants:• Position is open until filled. Full consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 15, 2018. • Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. • Official transcripts will be required upon hire. • Please contact Anatoliy Pinchuk at apinchuk@uccs.edu with any questions.
Application Materials Required:Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Unofficial transcript(s), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Application Materials Instructions:• Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references. • In order for an application to be considered, applicants must label each required attachment with the relevant title, attach the required documents for this position announcement to the submission and check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in the submission. • If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40066 - LAS-Physics & Energy Science
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Aug 16, 2018
Closing Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Anatoliy Pinchuk
Posting Contact Email: apinchuk@uccs.edu
Position Number: 00483301
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