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Assistant Professor of Physics (Tenure Track)
Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Title | Assistant Professor of Physics (Tenure Track) |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 331280 |
| Requisition Number | B08134 |
| Position Type | Faculty 9-10 Months |
| Class Code | |
| Time-limited through | N/A |
| Type of Appointment | Full-Time, Tenure-Track |
| Faculty Position Sub-Type | Regular |
| Length of Appointment | 9 months |
| Internal Recruitment? | No |
| Working Hours | Varies |
| Department | Physics |
| Organization | COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES |
| Division | Academic Affairs - DIV |
| College | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Approved Hiring Salary Range | Competitive/Negotiable 9-Month Salary |
| Pay Basis | Annually |
| Equal Opportunity | In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion. The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation. |
| Carnegie | UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. |
| Faculty Initiatives | UNF has been a recipient of the HEED award in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022. We also received the Diversity Champion designation for all these years except 2022. However, no such designation has been granted to any university in 2022. The University of North Florida (UNF) is deeply committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty, and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. UNF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. UNF promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. The Community UNF’s beautiful campus is located on a 1,000-acre nature preserve, six miles from the Atlantic Ocean in Jacksonville, FL. Jacksonville is a diverse community with over 1.5 million people in the metro area. This diversity, in addition to a mild climate and reasonable cost of living, make for a high quality of life. |
| General Description / Primary Purpose | The Department of Physics at the University of North Florida (UNF) is seeking applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level to start in August 2023. We are primarily interested in candidates whose research is in astrophysics, astronomy, or planetary sciences. The successful candidate will excel at teaching courses throughout the physics curriculum, conduct externally funded research involving undergraduate students, and be committed to increasing the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Start-up funds and research space are available for this position. UNF offers a bachelor’s degree in physics including a concentration in astrophysics. The standard teaching load for tenure-track faculty is three courses per semester. UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged institution, a designation that recognizes the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. Following the teacher-scholar model, UNF faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. The Physics Department’s main areas of research are condensed matter physics, astrophysics, and physics education. We are a PhysTEC member, a past host of CUWiP, and participants in the APS-IDEA Network. The department is engaged in several curricular reforms: studio physics, computation in upper-level courses, and ISLE-based techniques in our lower-level labs. The UNF Astronomy Club is active in outreach and maintains a rooftop observatory. The department also participates in an interdisciplinary master’s degree program in Materials Science and Engineering. More information can be found on the department website (www.unf.edu/coas/physics/ ). |
Essential Duties
| Job Function | Teaching in Physics; Research |
|---|---|
| Percentage Of Time | 100 |
Posting Detail Information
| Marginal Functions | |
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| Required Qualifications | |
| Faculty Position Required Qualifications | Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics, or a closely related field. Post-Doctoral research experience is preferred. |
| Departmental Requirements | N/A |
| Statement(s) of Understanding Definition | Background Check: This position requires a level II background check, which includes fingerprinting. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check. Foreign Influence Review: Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses. Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator. |
| Required Licensure or Certification | N/A |
| Machines/Equipment used regularly | Computers, AV equipment, print/scan/copy, remote teaching tools |
| Anticipated Start Date | 08/07/2023 |
| Job Posting Date | 11/07/2022 |
| Application Review Date | 01/03/2023 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Point of Contact Information | Dr. Chris Kelso at PhysicsSearch1@unf.edu |
| Hiring Official | Gregory Wurtz |
| Location if not Jacksonville | N/A |
| Special Instructions | Applications must be submitted at www.unfjobs.org (position #331280) – Quick Link: https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/22087 , with the following documents: (1) a letter of interest, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching interests and practices (1-2 pages), (4) a statement of research interests and plans (2-4 pages), (5) a statement of commitment and contributions to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (1-2 pages), (6) contact information for three references (a system-generated request will be sent to references at the email addresses entered on your application), and (7) Foreign Passport and *DS-160 (if applicable). The application should describe the candidate’s abilities and ideas to foster student engagement in their courses and to incorporate undergraduate students into their research at UNF. For additional information, see the UNF Physics Department website or contact Dr. Chris Kelso at PhysicsSearch1@unf.edu . Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. UNF is an EO/EA/AA Institution and committed to diversity in the workforce. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. **REQUIRED if the applicant answers yes to Question1/Section A within Foreign Influence Review Section of the application. |
| Quicklink | https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/22087 |
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