Assistant Professor of Physics – Texas, United States job with Texas A&M International University | 37636624

Title: Assistant Professor of Physics
Employer: Texas A&M International University
Department: Mathematics and Physics
Salary: Commensurate
Location: Laredo, Texas
Job Type: Faculty

Job Description:
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), specifically the Department of Mathematics and Physics, is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Physics to join their team in Fall 2024. This is a tenure-track position. The primary responsibilities will include teaching Physics and Astronomy courses, including laboratory sessions, to undergraduate students from various majors. The successful candidate will also be expected to conduct research in the field of Physics and Astronomy and actively promote these subjects. This position requires regular face-to-face interactions on campus.

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is a comprehensive regional university and a part of The Texas A&M University System. Situated at the Gateway to Mexico, TAMIU is the cultural and intellectual center of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. It is also a designated Hispanic-serving institution (HSI). The university has over 8,000 students and comprises five colleges/schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, the College of Education, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (including the Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing), and University College.

TAMIU offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional compensation is available for summer teaching, and financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is provided. The university also offers partial or full coverage of moving expenses.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in Physics, Applied Physics, or Computational Physics. ABDs (all but dissertation) with a completed doctorate before appointment will also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with Applied and Computational Physics coursework and the ability to teach Astronomy. Other desirable qualifications include a strong record or potential for publication in peer-reviewed journals, experience or potential for securing external grant funding, a strong desire to work with first-generation students, and the ability to teach complementary subjects to our undergraduate and graduate courses.

Application Process:
The initial review of applications will begin on October 30, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, interested candidates must submit the following materials:

1) Letter of interest addressing qualifications
2) Current curriculum vitae
3) Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
4) Names and contact information of at least three professional references
5) Professional faculty statement of teaching philosophy and research interests/agenda

All applications must be submitted online through the Texas A&M International University employment portal at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/. For further inquiries, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Juan H. Hinojosa, via email at jhhinojosa@tamiu.edu.

Instructions to Applicant:
During the application process, candidates will have one opportunity to enter the required information, upload documents, and submit the application. Once the application is submitted, no further changes or additions can be made. The software does not allow for saving and returning to complete the application at a later time. The “My Experience” page provides an area to drop or upload files under the Resume/CV section.

All job application data must be entered when submitting an application to Texas A&M International University. Failure to provide complete job application data may result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. The entry “See resume” will not be accepted in the job application.

Please note that all positions are security-sensitive. Applicants will undergo a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and other required information.

Texas A&M International University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/veterans/disability employer. To apply, please visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Assistant-Professor-of-Physics_R-066498.

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