Faculty.Professor.Professor - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

80d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the position of full professor in theoretical physics and Director of the Pittsburgh Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology Center (PITT PACC). This appointment is subject to budgetary approval and will begin in Fall Term 2027 or thereafter. The successful candidate will have a PhD, be at the tenured level or equivalent, and possess a record of academic achievement qualifying for the rank of full professor. They should have achieved international recognition in theoretical particle physics, astrophysics, and/or cosmology, demonstrated continuing leadership, and exhibit intellectual breadth and depth in PITT PACC's fields of study. The role involves strengthening PITT PACC, providing intellectual leadership for its growth, sustaining and attracting external funding, fostering collaboration, and teaching effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels.

Requirements

• PhD
• Tenured level or equivalent
• Record of academic achievement qualifying for appointment at the rank of full professor
• Internationally recognized level of achievement in theoretical particle physics, astrophysics and/or cosmology
• Demonstrated continuing leadership
• Intellectual breadth and depth in the fields of study that are part of PITT PACC
• Capacity to sustain and attract external funding
• Strong record of collaborative activities
• Potential to teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels

Responsibilities

• Serve as Director of the Pittsburgh Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology Center (PITT PACC).
• Strengthen PITT PACC as a prominent research center.
• Provide intellectual leadership for the continued growth and development of PITT PACC.
• Sustain and attract external funding for a creative, wide-ranging research program.
• Engage in collaborative activities.
• Teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree