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adjunct Professor:University of MemphisJob description:adjunct Professor
Posting DetailsPosting Number: FAE1329Advertised Title: adjunct Professor Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number: 001120 Job Category: Full-Time Faculty Department: Physics and Materials Science Position Summary: The Department of Physics and Materials Science at the University of Memphis is seeking highly qualified individuals for a tenure-track faculty position, at the adjunct Professor level, in the field of Astrophysics/Astronomy to begin in Fall 2022. The department offers BS, MS, and PhD programs. The current faculty members are actively engaged in experimental and theoretical/computational research in the areas of astrophysics, nanomaterials, biomaterials, biophysics, and nanophotonics. The University of Memphis is a public research university located in Memphis, TN, a vibrant, friendly, and affordable metropolitan city in the Mid-South. Memphis is home to multiple healthcare, logistics, and technology headquarters. The city is in proximity to the LIGO Livingston and, to NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, providing unique partnership opportunities in research and education. The prosperous candidate is expected to develop and maintain a robust and independent research program, receive extramural research funding, effectively teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, actively contribute to outreach, recruitment and retention initiatives, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. Qualified candidates in observational, computational, theoretical, and instrumental astrophysics or astronomy, and related fields including but not limited to cosmology, particle astrophysics, nuclear astrophysics, planetary science, space physics, astronautics, are encouraged to apply. The University of Memphis has a wide variety of research infrastructure, including a high-performance computing facility. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that are underrepresented in STEM fields, as well as candidates who will contribute in significant ways to the equity and inclusion goals of the Physics and Materials Science Department. Screening of applications will begin in December 2021 and may continue until the position is filled. Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Prospective candidates must have a PhD in physics, astronomy, or a closely related discipline. Candidates with research practice beyond their PhDs are preferred. Prior formal or informal practice in outreach and teaching will be an advantage. Special Conditions: Posting Date: 10/26/2021 Closing Date: Open Until Screening Begins: No Hiring Range: competitive Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to candidates: To apply, please visit https://workforum.memphis.edu to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications (document #1), a statement of research interests (document #2), a statement of teaching/mentoring philosophy and practice including public outreach plans, a diversity statement (document #3) that articulates the plans to enhance inclusion and equity, and names and contacts of at least three references. For questions, Contact Us by Dr. Xiao Shen (E-Mail: xshen1@memphis.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information, please visit http://www.memphis.edu/oie/. Instructions to Applicant regarding references: To apply, please visit https://workforum.memphis.edu to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching/mentoring philosophy and practice including public outreach plans, a diversity statement that articulates the plans to enhance inclusion and equity, and names and contacts of at least three references Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Curriculum Vitae » Cover Letter » Teaching Philosophy » Other Document 1 » Other Document 2 » Other Document 3 » References List Optional Documents Skills:
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