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University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Assistant Professor in Physics and Energy Science

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509


Assistant Professor in Physics and Energy Science - 33895

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Assistant ProfessorPhysics and Energy Science, College of Letters, Arts and SciencesElevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!Who We AreThe

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

(UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an

Assistant Professor

to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is hybrid: candidates may be asked to teach in-person or online, if applicable. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.Salary/Pay Range

: $74,000-$85,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurated upon experience and qualifications.SummaryThe Department of Physics and Energy Science, University of Colorado Springs (UCCS), invites applications for a full-time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in experimental Condensed Matter Physics starting August 2025. The department offers Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees, and has active research programs in several areas of theoretical and experimental physics.Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:Establish a research program with national and international visibility and will actively seek external funding.Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.Mentoring students.Providing service to the profession, department, university, and community.Collaborate in research with current faculty members.Specialization in experimental condensed matter with experience in growth and characterization of materials.Familiarity and intent to use MBE, sputtering, vacuum techniques, and surface science measurements is desirable.Qualifications

Minimum QualificationsA PhD in Physics or a closely related field.Have taken a large fraction (about 50%) of standard Physics courses at the graduate and undergraduate level.Preferred QualificationsOutstanding teaching potential as based off of sample lecturers and other measures.Excellent research record.Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by:

October 20th, 2024.Potential interview dates: The week of

November 11th, 2024.Potential start date:

August 2025.UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at

hrhelp@uccs.edu .Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications submitted by October 20, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 33895). Official transcripts will be required upon hire.Application Materials Required:A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time.A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.A Statement of Research Philosophy.A Statement of Teaching Philosophy.Three Reference Letters.When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.Job Category

FacultyPrimary Location

Colorado SpringsDepartment

C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40066 - LAS-Physics & Energy ScienceSchedule

Full-timePosting Date

Jul 29, 2024Unposting Date

OngoingPosting Contact Name

Anatoliy GlushchenkoPosting Contact Email

aglushch@uccs.eduPosition Number

00483305

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