General Summary

The Depart­ment of Physics and Astronomy invites ap­plications for a tenure-track position in physics in the area of experimental applied physics starting Fall 2021.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Re­spon­si­bilities include: teaching a full range of classes (from introductory to graduate level) in physics, especially courses in engineering mechanics and dynamics, electronics, and fluids; performing departmental service; and conducting scholarly activity.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between EMU and the EMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Qualifications

Minimum degree: Doctorate.

Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in physics or applied physics; a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program will be looked upon favorably.

Candidates must have a plan for enhancing engineering-based physics courses, a strong commitment to undergraduate education and research, and a strategy for seeking external funding and research support.

The Department currently has research facilities in thin films and surface science, optics, and plasma physics. Teaching commitment is 12 credit hours per semester; opportunities exist for research release time.

See www.emich.edu/physicsastronomy for more information.

Supplemental Information

Submit a letter of application, documented evidence of a strong commitment to teaching, a statement of teaching approach, and a statement of research achievements and plans, along with a resume, including the names and contact information of three ref­er­ences.

Review will begin January 15, 2021.

If contacted, you will be asked to present official transcripts of your highest degree earned at the time of interview.

ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED WHEN SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. THEY CANNOT BE REVISED OR ADDED ONCE THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED.