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University of Texas at Arlington
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Arlington, TX
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Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F00421P
Position Title
Assistant or Associate Professor
Department
Physics
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Faculty
Position Status
Full-time
Rank
Tenure-track
Work Hours
Standard
Open to
External and Internal
FLSA
Exempt
Salary
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Summary
The Department of Physics in the College of Science, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications at the assistant professor level to begin in the Fall of 2023. Exceptional candidates at higher ranks will also be considered.
We seek individuals who demonstrate exceptional potential for or evidence of leading a high-impact, world-class funded research program training PhD, MS, and BS students. All candidates must have strong aptitude for effective teaching in core and specialized areas of our curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty responsibilities include developing and maintaining an internationally recognized research program, effective classroom teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the local and international professional communities.
We seek individuals who demonstrate exceptional potential for or evidence of leading a high-impact, world-class funded research program training PhD, MS, and BS students. All candidates must have strong aptitude for effective teaching in core and specialized areas of our curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty responsibilities include developing and maintaining an internationally recognized research program, effective classroom teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the local and international professional communities.
We welcome candidates who can be world-class leaders in strategic growth areas with an emphasis on, but not limited to, instrumentation in high energy and nuclear particle physics including CMOS sensor and ASIC development and deep cryogenic quantum sensor readout.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of approximately 46,000 students, UTA is the largest institution in North Texas and the second-largest in the UT System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and as a Texas Tier One institution. In 2021, UTA received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and No. 1 in Texas for the number of degrees awarded to African American students (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2021). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has the fifth-most ethnically diverse undergraduate population in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is among the top 50 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023), and its approximately 250,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 23 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to the UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Department and College/School Information
The Physics Department is comprehensive and provides students a wide choice of research topics from the major areas of current physics research, including internationally recognized research in nanomaterials, particle physics, astrophysics, and space physics. The College of Science offers world-class educational and research opportunities with small class sizes and outstanding faculty mentorship.
Arlington is a city of nearly 400,000 and is conveniently located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Within a 25-mile radius of the center of Arlington is a workforce of over two million people. The city has 82 public parks, including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300-acre oasis on the Trinity River in the heart of north Arlington. Arlington is the home of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the Texas Rangers Ballpark, and Six Flags Over Texas. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, located in Arlington, is the second largest airport in the U.S. More information on the city of Arlington can be found at www.arlington.org.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate must meet all expectations of a tenure-track faculty candidate: establish an independent and externally funded research program in space physics, provide research and mentoring opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, and teach physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in high energy, nuclear, particle physics or a closely related field, and significant postdoctoral experience is desired. The candidates must demonstrate their commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The key objective is to hire a faculty member with outstanding qualifications that shares the University’s core values of high standards of excellence in teaching. In addition, the qualified candidate displays innovative and collaborative research, and service combined.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellence in instrumentation in the areas of high energy and nuclear particle physics is one of the core aspects of UTA’s physics department and qualified candidates should have a demonstrated track record of innovation and world class research in this (or closely related) area.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
09/01/2023
Open Date
05/17/2023
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/23142 and submit the following materials:
1. Cover Letter
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/curriculum Vitae
3. Contact information for three references
4. Statement of Research Interest
5. Statement of Teaching Interest
6. Transcripts
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Jonathan Asaadi ([email protected]).
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Jonathan Asaadi ([email protected]).
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
- Transcripts
- Statement of Research Interests
- Statement of Teaching Interest/Philosophy
