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Assistant Professor in Physics and Energy Science
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Position Number: 5616656
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Science - Physics

Assistant Professor in Physics and Energy Science - 33895 Faculty

Description
Assistant Professor

Physics and Energy Science, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Professor to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is hybrid: candidates may be asked to teach in-person or online, if applicable. . This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

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Salary/Pay Range: $74,000-$85,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurated upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary

The Department of Physics and Energy Science, University of Colorado Springs (UCCS), invites applications for a full-time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in experimental Condensed Matter Physics starting August 2025. The department offers Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees, and has active research programs in several areas of theoretical and experimental physics. For further information visit https://physics.uccs.edu/ and https://biofrontiers.uccs.edu.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Establish a research program with national and international visibility and will actively seek external funding.
Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Mentoring students
Providing service to the profession, department, university, and community.
Collaborate in research with current faculty members.
Specialization in experimental condensed matter person with experience in growth and characterization of materials.
Familiarity and the intent to use MBE, sputtering, vacuum techniques, and surface science measurements is desirable.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

A PhD in Physics or a closely related field.
Have taken a large fraction (about 50%) of standard Physics courses at the graduate and undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications

Outstanding teaching potential as based off of sample lecturers and other measures.
Excellent research record.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and
meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of
the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and
environmental demands.

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by: October 20th, 2024.
Potential interview dates: The week of November 11th, 2024.
Potential start date: August 2025.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at hrhelp@uccs.edu.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications submitted by October 20, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 33895). Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to Tolya Glushchenko at aglushch@uccs.edu. The successful candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States upon hire. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Reference Letters (Not Confidential), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. 3. A Statement of Research Philosophy. 4. A Statement of Teaching Philosophy. 5. Three Reference Letters. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40066 - LAS-Physics & Energy Science

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jul 29, 2024

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Anatoliy Glushchenko Posting Contact Email: aglushch@uccs.edu Position Number: 00483305