Assistant Professor of Physics – Tenure Track | University of Dayton

We seek a teacher-scholar at the tenure track assistant professor rank to begin August 16, 2023, who is prepared to contribute to our department which serves majors and non-majors. We are looking for a new tenure-track faculty member whose passion aligns with our mission to educate the whole person in the Marianist tradition to support the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and a commitment of service to the community, university and profession. We value an inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community.

The Department and College will support new faculty members with course releases, a competitive start-up package to establish their research labs, travel funds, and additional assistance for research. In addition to the dual-career program for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty, the University also supports opportunities to pursue internal funding to support research, a relocation package, and tuition remission benefits.

For a complete description of this position and to apply online, visit https://employment.udayton.edu/en-us/job/500729/assistant-professor-of-physics-tenure-track
This posting closes at 11:55 PM EST on March 5, 2023.

Opportunities
The Department offers a stimulating academic environment with active research programs. The department has strong ties to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) located at the nearby Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Faculty members have active collaborations with researchers from other departments within the University of Dayton, at AFRL, and with colleagues across the nation and the world. Faculty research is supported through grants and contracts from a wide variety of funding agencies and mechanisms, including NSF, NIH, ONR, ARO, AFOSR, AFRL, SBIR, STTR, and other sources. The department features several innovative programs including the Review Leader program and the Summer Research program. The University and the Physics department value pedagogical innovation as well as research excellence and offer a variety of support and mentoring services to help new faculty members grow into their roles as teacher-scholars.

Duties and Responsibilities
Expectations of this position includes developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, pursuing a nationally competitive, extramurally funded research program, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and engaging in service to the University and the community. We welcome applicants from all areas of Physics.

About the Department and the University
The Department of Physics is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and offers a Bachelor of Science in Physics, a Bachelor of Science in Physical Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics-Computer Science. Several faculty members have joint appointments in the Department of Electro-Optics and Photonics housed in the School of Engineering. The department emphasizes strong undergraduate research and supports and/or advises a significant number of PhD and MS students from outside the department. Students with most majors offered by the University take one or more introductory physics courses. In a typical semester the enrollment in introductory physics courses numbers more than one thousand. To learn more about the department, visit: https://udayton.edu/artssciences/academics/physics/

UD is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities, and the largest private university in Ohio. Embedded in the dynamic city of Dayton, OH, and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to experiential learning.

The University comprises five academic units: The College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business Administration, Education and Health Sciences, Engineering, and Law. More than 82 academic programs are available at the undergraduate level. More than 35 centers and institutes, including the nationally recognized University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), provide faculty, students, and staff with tremendous opportunities for research and experiential learning. The University recently completed a strategic visioning process, whereby it strives to be a university that advances the common good. See This is Our UD .

Dayton
Dayton, Ohio, is accessible, affordable, and offers excellent educational and healthcare resources, arts and cultural attractions, beautiful parks with bike and recreational trails, and a variety of sporting venues. Go to daytoncvb.com for more information about the area.

At the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field at the time of application.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Sustained publication record in peer-reviewed publications in physics or closely related fields.
• Ability to establish an independent research program.
• Articulated interest, willingness, and ability to teach undergraduate physics classes at all levels to science and non-science students in a liberal arts environment and to engage undergraduate students in impactful research.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds to support the University and Department’s commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.

A complete application consists of:

• A cover letter that clearly articulates how the applicant’s record meets each of the minimum and any of the applicable preferred qualifications,
• A curriculum vitae,
• A research statement (three page maximum) that articulates their plan to establish an independent research program and addresses research plans,
• A teaching statement (three page maximum) articulating their vision for teaching physics,
• A statement (three page maximum)articulating the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence
• Unofficial graduate transcripts
• Contact information for three references. Letter writers will receive instructions on how to upload the letters upon completion of the application.

About University of Dayton

The University of Dayton is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities, and the largest private university in Ohio. Embedded in the dynamic city of Dayton, OH, and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to experiential learning. The University comprises five academic units: The College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business Administration, Education and Health Sciences, Engineering, and Law. More than 82 academic programs are available at the undergraduate level. More than 35 centers and institutes, including the nationally recognized University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), provide faculty, students, and staff with tremendous opportunities for research and experiential learning. The University recently completed a strategic visioning process, whereby it strives to be a university that advances the common good. See This is Our UD (https://udayton.edu/vision/index.php).

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