What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Physics position at Alabama A&M University?
Salary : $75,100.00 - $88,075.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202300227
Department : Physics
Opening Date : 03 / 22 / 2024
Description
Summary :
This is a vacant position seeking an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics under the College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences. This is a full-time (9-month) position expected to begin in Fall 2024. The rank and tenure status of the position is negotiable based on qualifications. Applicants should possess a strong commitment to and demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service. Applicants at the rank of Assistant / Associate Professor must have interests in outreach and funded projects. A Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in Materials Science / Nuclear Physics / Medical Physics / Condensed Matter Physics / Engineering Physics or a closely related field is required for this position.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Teach at least twelve (12) semester hours per semester.
- The selected candidate is expected to maintain a strong research rigor and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Physics.
- As the Physics program offers MS and PhD in Applied Physics, the candidate must seek funding to support graduate students.
- Participate in teaching, research, and service activities at the department, college, and university levels that include completing teaching, research & service annually.
- Perform other duties as required
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.) :
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
Do you have at least 1-3 years of teaching experience at a university level?
Do you have demonstrated teaching excellence indicated by research presentations and teaching assessments?
Do you have commitment to research as evidenced by publication in scholarly journals and receiving external funding?
Do you have a Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in Materials Science / Nuclear Physics / Medical Physics / Condensed Matter Physics / Engineering Physics or a closely related field?
Required Question
Salary : $75,100 - $88,075
