14 Physics & Astronomy jobs

Job no: 498887 Work type: Part-time Location: Brookhaven Job Title Code FAA Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience Master's degree or higher in Physics, Astronomy, or related physical science or Master’s degree or higher and at least 18 graduate hours in Physics, Astronomy, or related physical science. Unofficial transcripts will be required at the time of applying. Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** Additional requirements/Preferred Skills Previous teaching experience at the college or high school level preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 09 Oct 2019 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 20 Dec 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

We have (8) Full Time Faculty positions open in multiple departments to start in September 2020. For full job descriptions and to apply please visit the links listed below.   Assistant Professor - Mathematics/Tenure Track http://fitchburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=116602      Assistant or Associate Professor/Behavioral Sciences - Criminal Justice, Tenure Track http://fitchburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=116183   Assistant Professor - Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice - Tenure Track http://fitchburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=115939   Assistant Professor of Physics, Tenure Track http://fitchburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=116067   Assistant Professor - Computer Science, Tenure Track http://fitchburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=115951   Assistant Professor - Management Tenure Track http://fitchburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=115942   Assistant Professor - Management (MIS) Tenure Track http://fitchburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=115941   Assistant Professor of Biology, Tenure Track http://fitchburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=115616

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) ( https://www.mse.umd.edu ) is embarking on a substantial expansion by seeking outstanding individuals for multiple tenured/tenure-track faculty positions in the areas of: (1) advanced microscopy that pushes the boundaries of materials characterization; (2) additive manufacturing of metals and composites, (3) materials for advanced and quantum computing, (4) materials for extreme environment in energy and defense systems, (5) computational materials science, and (6) applied experimental physics on emergent materials. Exceptional candidates in other areas of MSE will also be considered. At least one faculty will be hired jointly with the Institute for Research in Electronics & Applied Physics (IREAP) ( https://www.ireap.umd.edu ) – a UMD institute with a broad interest in interdisciplinary applied physics research.

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, to start August 2020, in the field of direct dark matter detection. Existing faculty in the department have an ongoing research program within the LZ experiment, and the new position is intended to further expand this LZ program.  Related research activities in the department include experimental high-energy collider physics, neutrinoless double beta decay and magnetic monopoles, as well as research programs in experimental astroparticle physics and theoretical high-energy physics. More information about the department can be found on the department’s website www.physics.ua.edu .

Columbia Quantum Initiative Open Rank Faculty Position Columbia Engineering is pleased to invite applications for faculty positions in Quantum Science and Technology. Recruitment for these positions is part of a broad university-level Quantum Initiative that spans multiple schools and departments across Columbia University in the City of New York. Applications at all ranks will be considered.    Applications are sought in all areas of quantum science and technology covering both theoretical and experimental aspects. Particular emphasis is on areas within Computer Science, including novel computation and communication approaches, programming paradigms, algorithms, and protocols for quantum information applications. Additional areas of interest include novel physical phenomena, electronic/optical materials, devices, circuits and integrated systems for quantum communication, computing, sensing, and metrology. We are seeking researchers who can benefit from the highly multidisciplinary environment and the state-of-the-art shared facilities/infrastructure within Columbia University such as the Columbia Nano Initiative and the Data Science Institute. The candidate is expected to hold a full or joint appointment in the Departments of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, or Mechanical Engineering and is expected to contribute to the advancement of their field, the department(s) and the School by developing an original and leading externally funded research program, establishing strong collaborations in research and education with related disciplines such as Physics and Chemistry, and contributing to the undergraduate and graduate educational mission of the Department(s) and the School. Columbia fosters multidisciplinary research and encourages collaborations with academic departments and units across Columbia University. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Department: Natural Sciences - Apply Now! Campus: Pensacola Contact: Dr. Hikmat BC Email: hbc@pensacolastate.edu Phone: (850) 484 - 1106 Qualifications: Graduated from an accredited Instruction with a master’s degree in Physics or a master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in Physics. Successful results of a background check are required.' Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

Department: Adult Education - Apply Now! Campus: Century Center Contact: Mr. Joseph Kyle Email: jkyle@pensacolastate.edu Phone: (850) 484-2132 Qualifications: Adjunct openings are not for a specific opening throughout the academic year. A bachelor’s degree is required. Teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level or higher is preferred. Successful results of a criminal background check is required.''''' Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor level. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in computational electromagnetics (CEM), with a preference for those who will develop sophisticated computational algorithms and connect classical electromagnetics to quantum technology frontiers or to other areas such as power electronics, communications, biomedicine, electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility, materials, photonics, and circuits. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering or a related discipline and demonstrate excellent potential to build an independent research program at the forefront of their field, as well as potential to educate and mentor students.  The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and perform service both at the School and University levels.  The School is an integral part of Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation (8th for graduate programs and #9 for undergraduate per USWNR, 2019) and renowned for top-notch faculty, students, unique research facilities, and a culture of collegiality and excellence. The College goal of Pinnacle of Excellence at Scale is guiding strategic growth in new directions, by investing in people, exciting initiatives , and facilities .   Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.    

Position Information   Position Type Adjunct Classification Title Adjunct Faculty, Physics Position's Functional Title AY19-20 Adjunct Faculty, Physics Position Start Date   Position End Date (if temporary)   Position Summary Governors State University’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in our Physics program during AY 19-20. The major responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member are to teach Physics courses. Courses taught by adjunct faculty in the above programs are for undergraduate, graduates, or a combination of both. Adjunct faculty should be able to support their course(s) online and use appropriate software tools. Please visit www.govst.edu/cas for more information about the programs and courses offered for undergraduates and graduates. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a list of reference or letters of recommendation for consideration. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not tenure-track, not a part of the faculty bargaining unit, and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Physics or Ph.D. in Physics with teaching experience.The desired candidate(s) need(s) to have the ability to teach courses at the upper-division. Preferred Qualifications Prior Teaching Experience at the graduate level. Posting Date 07/17/2019 Closing Date 07/31/2020 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number FA0275P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/4598 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants    

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Science at Purdue University seeks applications for a faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in the area of experimental biological physics. All areas of experimental biological physics will be considered. Successful candidates will have a joint appointment in both the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Chemistry (75:25 appointment). We are interested in outstanding scientists with an established track record, a commitment to leading a preeminent research program, and a clear vision for future innovation. Current research efforts within the department apply a variety of experimental and theoretical techniques to investigate intracellular dynamics, cell growth, cell sensing, and structural and electron dynamics in a variety of systems. The department is looking to integrate a creative scientist into the cutting-edge interdisciplinary environment provided by the Purdue University Life Sciences Institutes, including the Purdue Institute of Inflammation, Immunology and Infectious Disease (PI4D) and the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience (PIIN).

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Science at Purdue University seeks applications for a faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in the area of experimental particle physics. All areas of experimental particle physics will be considered. We are interested in outstanding scientists with an established track record, international stature, a commitment to leading a preeminent research program, and a clear vision for future developments that will complement the current efforts within the department. Purdue has major involvement in the CMS, Mu2e, XENON1T/nT, LBECA, STAR and LSST experiments. Synergies exist with groups in astrophysics, theory, nuclear physics and condensed matter physics. The department offers a state‐of‐the‐art in‐house facility with resources applicable to silicon detector design, development and fabrication.

Assistant Professor of Physics  (tenure-track) to begin August 2020.  All areas of specialization will be considered. This person will teach introductory and sophomore-level physics courses for majors and non-majors, and will develop upper-level courses for majors. Our recently opened state-of-the-art science building is designed to promote student-faculty collaboration, innovative teaching and scholarship in STEM. In collaboration with our colleagues in the Physics Department of Emory College of Arts and Sciences, the physics faculty will have an opportunity to contribute to the future vision of the physics program which embodies the National Research Council recommendations for undergraduate physics education. Candidates must be committed to outstanding teaching and continuing scholarly activity.   Qualifications  A PhD in physics or related field completed by time of appointment. Candidates who have teaching experience, particularly with engaging undergraduate students in investigative laboratory exercises and using high impact pedagogies, are encouraged to apply.  An ability to work effectively in a liberal-arts program with a diverse student body of first- and second-year students is desired. Application Instructions  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, scholarship statement, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), three letters of recommendation (at least one of which addresses the applicant’s teaching), and evidence of teaching effectiveness via Interfolio:  http://apply.interfolio.com/67699 .  Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.  Complete applications submitted by  October 1, 2019  will receive full consideration.    Assistant Professor of Quantitative Theory and Methods  (tenure-track), to begin August 2020. Emory’s Institute for Quantitative Theory and Methods (IQTM; see quantitative.emory.edu) promotes the teaching, learning, and use of quantitative analysis across disciplines. IQTM currently offers undergraduate degrees in four interdisciplinary majors and one minor. The successful candidate would teach core coursework in these majors, including Probability and Statistics (QTM 210) and two one-credit courses introducing statistical computing using R (QTM 150/151). Oxford faculty regularly teach a first-year seminar course on a topic in their discipline. Teaching responsibilities may also include Introduction to Scientific Methods (QTM 110), a quantitative elective, or a course in the candidate’s disciplinary area. Areas of research interest and expertise are open. Teaching, scholarship, and service are expected; the teaching load is the equivalent of three courses per semester. Qualifications  A Ph.D. in a social science discipline with an emphasis on quantitative methods or a Ph.D. in Statistics completed by the time of appointment. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to and record of teaching excellence and an active engagement in scholarship. An ability to work effectively in a liberal arts program with a diverse student body and faculty is desired. Application Instructions  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, scholarship statement, statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence (including student evaluations of teaching, if available), and undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable) via Interfolio  http://apply.interfolio.com/67701 . Three confidential letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date. Complete applications submitted by October 1, 2019 will receive full consideration.   Assistant Professors of Economics,  two tenure-track positions in the Division of History and Social Sciences beginning August 2020. Applicants from all fields will be considered with preference for one of the positions given to candidates with a focus in the field of health. The ideal candidate for both positions will have teaching experience that demonstrates a commitment to the teacher-scholar model and a willingness to be innovative in the adoption of high-impact pedagogies. The ability to teach both microeconomics and macroeconomics at the principles and intermediate level is required. The candidates’ research agenda should include opportunities to involve select students in research and will benefit from the resources of Emory University and collaboration with colleagues in the Economics Department of Emory College of Arts and Sciences. The teaching load is three courses per semester with course enrollments of twenty-eight or fewer students. Qualifications  Candidates must demonstrate a genuine desire to teach in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction and have their PhD in hand or firmly expected by August 2020. Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview at the 2020 ASSA meetings. Application Instructions  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, writing sample, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), evidence of teaching effectiveness (preferably including student evaluations of teaching), and three letters of  recommendation via Interfolio. http://apply.interfolio.com/67747 .  Complete applications submitted by November 1, 2019 will receive full consideration.   Assistant or Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing  (tenure-track), with a specialization in Fiction or Poetry and very strong secondary expertise in the other genre beginning August 2020. The individual in this position will teach five courses a year: a combination of introductory creative writing courses (Introduction to Creative Writing and/or Introduction to Poetry Writing); intermediate workshops (including Intermediate Fiction); and one additional course  (e.g., a Discovery Seminar). They would also be expected to build the Creative Writing program at Oxford College and be an engaged participant in the Emory College Creative Writing community.  Qualifications  Required : An MFA and/or a PhD in Creative Writing (or in English, with a specialization in Creative Writing) in hand by the time of appointment. Demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching creative writing at the undergraduate level. Ability to teach creative writing courses in multiple genres. A significant publication record, including at least one book or its equivalent. A commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds.   Desirable : Experience in contributing to the success of a creative writing program on a college campus and overseeing student literary journals/ publications.