Professor of Practice in Physics at Tulane

The Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Tulane University invites applications for a Professor of Practice (PoP) in Physics to begin Fall 2022. The PoP is a non-tenured full time academic year (nine month) teaching position (3,3 load) with a renewable 3-year appointment. It carries a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. Faculty promoted to Senior PoP serve renewable 5-year terms.

A doctorate in physics or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher and fit well into the goals and activities of our department. Responsibilities include teaching a variety of physics courses at the introductory and advanced levels as well as faculty service. The department offers two undergraduate degree programs in Physics and Engineering Physics; a masters program in Materials Science and Engineering; and two Ph.D. programs in Physics and Materials Physics and Engineering. More information can be found at: https://sse.tulane.edu/pep .

A doctorate in physics or a closely related field is required.  The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher and fit well into the goals and activities of our department.

Application review will begin on January 20, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.  Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Prof. Ryan Glasser at rglasser@tulane.edu. 

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane is actively building a campus culture grounded in our values of EDI and anti-racism. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans. 

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.