Assistant Professor, Physics

Lamar University • Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

This is a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Physics. The appointee is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, publish in peer-reviewed journals and teach effectively across the physics curriculum. Additional responsibilities include service to the department, university, and discipline. The successful candidate will also involve students in research. Preference will be given to candidates who have postdoctoral experience and whose research expertise can be leveraged towards advanced courses on Computational Physics and Data Science.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics
• An established record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals that are listed by the Web of Science.

Nice To Haves

• Research background that can be leveraged towards advanced courses on Computational Physics and Data Science.
• Postdoctoral experience.
• Evidence of strong potential to secure external research funding.
• Evidence of strong potential to mentor students on research.
• Evidence of strong potential to teach high-quality courses across the physics curriculum.
• Experience in presenting research results at high-profile conferences.

Responsibilities

• Teach physics courses as assigned.
• Develop course materials and contribute to curriculum development.
• Conduct cutting edge research on any area of physics.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.
• Supervise and mentor students.
• Secure external funding through grants to support research initiatives.
• Serve the department, college and university as needed.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of physics students.
• Contribute to the academic and professional community through participation in relevant organizations and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree