What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Physics position at Alabama A&M University?
Description
Summary:
This is a vacant position seeking an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics under the College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences. This is a full-time (9-month) position expected to begin in Fall 2024. The rank and tenure status of the position is negotiable based on qualifications. Applicants should possess a strong commitment to and demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service. Applicants at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor must have interests in outreach and funded projects. A Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in Materials Science/Nuclear Physics/Medical Physics/Condensed Matter Physics/Engineering Physics or a closely related field is required for this position.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach at least twelve (12) semester hours per semester.
- The selected candidate is expected to maintain a strong research rigor and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Physics.
- As the Physics program offers MS and PhD in Applied Physics, the candidate must seek funding to support graduate students.
- Participate in teaching, research, and service activities at the department, college, and university levels that include completing teaching, research & service annually.
- Perform other duties as required
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Applicant must possess a Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in Materials Science/Nuclear Physics/Medical Physics/Condensed Matter Physics/Engineering Physics or a closely related field is required for this position.
- Applicant must have at least 1-3 years of teaching experience at a university level.
- Applicant must have demonstrated teaching excellence indicated by research presentations and teaching assessments.
- Applicant must have a commitment to research as evidenced by publication in scholarly journals and receiving external funding.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Evidence of high-quality research in the fields of Physics and or related fields confirming with publications in professional journals.
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate Physics courses. Expected to obtain external funding.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr