Professor of Physics

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Education

Posted on April 19, 2024

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Professor of Physics

The Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, Pennsylvania, USA) invites applications for a faculty position (tenure-track), to start in Fall 2024. We are conducting an open-rank search for both experimentalists and theorists. The position will be co-funded by the Materials Research Institute at Penn State. We will most strongly consider experimentalists in the fields of quantum optics and photonics; ultrafast science; and quantum materials and devices, and we will consider theorists across all subfields.

Competitive applicants will have a Ph.D., a record of creative research accomplishments, an innovative future research plan, an ability to achieve teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community in the practice and teaching of science.

Candidates for Assistant Professor must have demonstrated ability as a scholar and researcher in a field relevant to the Department of Physics and have shown evidence of scholarly or professional achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate's qualifications.

Candidates for Associate Professor must have demonstrated excellence as a scholar and researcher in a field relevant to the Department of Physics and have an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate's qualifications.

Candidates for Professor must have demonstrated excellence as a scholar and researcher in a field relevant to the Department of Physics and have evidence of a substantial record of advanced research as well as leadership in their field of specialization. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate's qualifications.

Applications must comprise:

- A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that includes:

An overview of the goals/vision of your research program in the context of our department and institution
your most significant scientific accomplishments
a summary of experiences and qualifications that position you to achieve your goals

- Curriculum vitae

- Detailed statement of research accomplishments and future plans (maximum of 4 pages)

- Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1 page)

- Diversity statement (1 page) that describes your past, present and future planned contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion that will advance our institutional diversity, equity and inclusion goals (http://equity.psu.edu/diversity-statement)

- For applicants for Assistant Professor, four reference letters must be uploaded to the submission site.

- For applicants for Associate or Full Professor, a list of six references must be included. Candidates are encouraged, but not required, to arrange for reference letters to be submitted to the application site.

Candidates for Assistant Professor should apply here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26095 namely the Academic Jobs Online website.

Candidates Associate/Full Professor should apply here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26097 namely the Academic Jobs Online website.

In addition to the Academic Jobs Online application, Penn State requires all applicants to register and complete the application form at the Penn State employment website: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Professor-of-Physics_REQ_0000048938-1

Application materials do not need to be uploaded to the Penn State site.

The Department of Physics has a strong commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in all areas, and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Completed applications received by December 1, 2023 are assured of full consideration; later applications may be considered until the position is filled.

For general guidance on writing a teaching and diversity statement, refer to: https://edgeforscholars.org/writing-teaching-and-diversity-statements.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Professor-of-Physics_REQ_0000048938-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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