Physics and Astronomy and the Materials Science Program
The Materials Science Program and the Physics and Astronomy Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites applications for a probationary tenure-track faculty position in materials science/physics at the Assistant Professor level (higher rank may be considered for candidates with extensive experience). The position will start August 24, 2009. The tenure home of this position will be in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. In addition to serving the needs and interests of a new Materials Science Program that is in interdisciplinary effort among several science departments, this position will contribute to the needs and interests of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is composed of 13 faculty, a program assistant, and an instrumentation specialist. The department graduates 10-15 majors per year. The department strives to provide quality undergraduate education to students with a variety of educational goals. Other areas of active research in the department include materials science, surface science, atomic physics, computational physics, optics and astronomy. The department is strongly linked to the interdisciplinary Materials Science Center.
The Materials Science Center is an interdisciplinary analytical facility incorporating faculty collaboration between members of the Departments of Physics and Astronomy, Geology, Chemistry and Biology. The mission of the Materials Science Center is to advance production and dissemination of scholarly research in the field of materials science, to promote interactions among faculty researchers with local industries and the community, provide research experiences for undergraduate collaborators to enhance their education, and facilitate collaborations between faculty in various science disciplines. The center currently involves eleven faculty members and an analytical scientist working on a variety of topics in materials science, geochemistry, and surface characterization. A recent state supported initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire brings the possibility of additional hires in the area of materials science. The Materials Science Center has a large array of materials characterization instrumentation, including a 200 keV TEM, SEM, AFM, XPS, XRF, FTIR, XRD, STM, HR-ICPMS and MBE chamber. Additions to the instrumentation capabilities are expected.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instructional responsibilities typically include one lower division course (with labs) and one upper division course each semester.
- Teaching responsibilities will include materials science and physics courses.
- Faculty are expected to establish and maintain research programs involving undergraduate students.
- Advising responsibilities may include advising of students in a materials science major or physics major.
- Faculty are expected to provide service through committee work and outreach activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A PhD in Materials Science, Physics or a closely related field (electrical engineering, etc.) is required.
- A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and the ability to establish a research program involving undergraduates is required.
- A research interest in the broadly defined area of materials science is required.
- Research in materials at the nanoscale may be considered an asset.
- The ability to bring diverse cultural and ethnic experiences and perspectives to the campus and to serve as a role model and mentor for women and/or minorities may be considered an asset.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants will send only the following materials in a single pdf format file to the email address below: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and experience, statement of research plans, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts sent directly from the institution or unofficial transcripts sent in pdf format will be accepted; in any case, official copies will be required before the position is offered). Applicants will also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly from the recommender to the same e-mail address.
The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by the priority date of December 8, 2008. However, screening may continue until the position is filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.
Posted 10/9/08
