What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Physics position at University of Arkansas?
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Closing Date
Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position
No
Job Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available
Yes
Institution Name
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department
Department of Physics
Department's Website
https://physics.uark.edu/
Summary Of Job Duties
The Department of Physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics focusing on neuroscience and/or biophysics, to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
Ideal candidates will have a strong record of impactful research in quantitative systems neuroscience, statistical physics of living systems, brain-gut-microbiome interactions, computational/theoretical neuro/bio, advanced machine learning/data analytics, microbial biophysics, or molecular biophysics. Potential for building productive collaborations with existing neuroscience/biophysics labs in the department and beyond is valued. Successful candidates will also be expected to have strong commitment to mentoring and teaching graduate and undergraduate students and the service efforts of the university.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
About the Department
The Department of Physics offers degrees that provide a broad background in the physics and technology of today and tomorrow with courses in astronomy, biophysics, computational physics, electronics and optics and research opportunities in astronomy, neuroscience, biophysics, materials science, computational/theoretical physics and quantum and non-linear physics. For more information, please visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/physics/.
Duties Will Include
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
Required Documents To Apply
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information
Woodrow Shew, search committee chair, shew@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions To Applicants
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by January 15, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Woodrow Shew, at shew@uark.edu.
Applicants Must Submit
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity
N/A
Benefits Eligible
Yes
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date
Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position
No
Job Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available
Yes
Institution Name
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department
Department of Physics
Department's Website
https://physics.uark.edu/
Summary Of Job Duties
The Department of Physics in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics focusing on neuroscience and/or biophysics, to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
Ideal candidates will have a strong record of impactful research in quantitative systems neuroscience, statistical physics of living systems, brain-gut-microbiome interactions, computational/theoretical neuro/bio, advanced machine learning/data analytics, microbial biophysics, or molecular biophysics. Potential for building productive collaborations with existing neuroscience/biophysics labs in the department and beyond is valued. Successful candidates will also be expected to have strong commitment to mentoring and teaching graduate and undergraduate students and the service efforts of the university.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
- A demonstrated record of exceptional research in neuroscience and/or biophysics
- Demonstrated expertise that builds on existing strengths of the department’s neuroscience and biophysics labs: quantitative systems neuroscience, statistical physics of living systems, brain-gut-microbiome interactions, computational/theoretical neuro/bio, advanced machine learning/data analytics, microbial and/or molecular biophysics
- Record of successful publication and funding in these areas
- Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, exceptional teaching and mentoring at the graduate level and undergraduate level
- Strong potential for collaborations with existing neuroscience and/or biophysics labs in the department and elsewhere
About the Department
The Department of Physics offers degrees that provide a broad background in the physics and technology of today and tomorrow with courses in astronomy, biophysics, computational physics, electronics and optics and research opportunities in astronomy, neuroscience, biophysics, materials science, computational/theoretical physics and quantum and non-linear physics. For more information, please visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/physics/.
Duties Will Include
- 40% Teaching
- 40% Research
- 20% Service
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
Required Documents To Apply
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information
Woodrow Shew, search committee chair, shew@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions To Applicants
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by January 15, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Woodrow Shew, at shew@uark.edu.
Applicants Must Submit
- a curriculum vitae,
- a cover letter/letter of application,
- a teaching statement,
- a research statement, and
- a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity
N/A
Benefits Eligible
Yes