JOB TITLE
Assistant Professor

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Physics Department

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Department of Physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in the Fall of 2020. We seek candidates within the broad area of Quantum Information Science, both theoretical and/or experimental.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics, or a closely related field, a strong scholarship record and a strong potential for excellence in teaching. The successful applicant is expected to develop a robust, externally funded research program while contributing to the educational and service missions of the Physics Department and WPI that includes project-based learning, a focus on undergraduate research, and active K-12 outreach. The candidate's research should complement current research strengths and facilities at WPI and have the potential for crosscutting interdisciplinary work. Research interests of current faculty include quantum information science, quantum sensing, photonics, optical materials, ultrafast optical and THz spectroscopy, nanoscience, and soft matter and biophysics. The department's webpage can be found at https://www.wpi.edu/+physics.

WPI, founded in 1865, is one of the nation's oldest technological universities. WPI is a highly selective private university with an undergraduate student body of over 4500 and 2080 fulltime and parttime graduate students enrolled in more than 50 Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. programs. Its innovative projectenriched curriculum engages students and faculty in realworld problem solving, often at one of WPI's global project centers. At WPI the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are low-faculty members, students, and other partners work together on the real-world projects and purposeful research that are hallmarks of the WPI experience. We are most proud of a recent No. 1 ranking for “faculty who best combine research and teaching.” (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Ed, 2016). Located one hour west of Boston, the university's campus is in Worcester, Massachusetts, a thriving 21st century college city recognized as a growing hub of scientific and technological innovation.

Applicants should submit:
1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum vitae that includes a complete publication list
3) Teaching experiences and plans
4) Research experiences and plans
5) Contact information for at least five references

The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the WPI academic communities. Questions can be addressed to the Department Head of Physics at dtpetkie@wpi.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they are received starting December 2, 2019.


FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Assistant-Professor_R0000755

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.





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