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Ansök senast: 2025-02-09
Assistant Professor of Physics, Tenure-Track
JOB TITLE
Assistant Professor of Physics, Tenure-TrackLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Physics DepartmentDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Physics Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the Fall of 2025. We are seeking candidates within the broad areas of computational or theoretical physics that would complement our department. Responsibilities for this position include establishing an active externally funded research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate projects, and serving WPI and its connected communities.WPI is a diverse campus of learners passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
WPI, founded in 1865, is one of the nation’s oldest technological universities. WPI is a highly selective private university with an undergraduate student body of over 5,500 and 2,600 full‐time and part‐time graduate students enrolled in over 50 Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs. Its innovative project‐enriched curriculum engages students and faculty in real‐world problem-solving, often at one of WPI’s global project centers. At WPI the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are low—faculty members, students, and other partners work together on the real-world projects and purposeful research that are hallmarks of the WPI experience. We are proud of a No. 1 ranking for “faculty who best combine research and teaching.” (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Ed, 2016). Located one hour west of Boston, the university’s campus is in Worcester, Massachusetts, a thriving 21st-century college city recognized as a growing hub of scientific and technological innovation.
Applicants should submit: 1) Cover letter 2) Curriculum vitae that includes a complete publication list 3) Teaching experiences and plans 4) Research experiences and plans 5) A statement that addresses how the candidate would contribute to an inclusive and supportive environment 6) Contact information for at least three references.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
