Assistant Professor - Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
Rochester Institute of Technology
 Assistant Professor - Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics 4929BR College of Science COS School of Physics and Astronomy Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track Faculty Discipline: Physics Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor Employment Category: Fulltime Anticipated Start Date: 15-Aug-2020 Department/College Description The School of Physics and Astronomy consists of 38 full-time faculty, 8 postdocs, 200 undergraduate physics majors, and 40 graduate students. The School offers a BS and MS program in Physics, a PhD/MS program in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology, and intends to launch a general PhD program in Physics within the next four years. Faculty in the school currently also contribute to graduate programs in Materials Science & Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Sustainability, Imaging Science, Mathematical Modeling, and Applied & Computational Mathematics. The College of Science leads six of RITs nine major research centers, namely, the Center for Computational Relativity & Gravitation, the NanoPower Research Laboratory, the Laboratory for Multiwavelength Astrophysics, the Center for Detectors, the Digital Imaging & Remote Sensing Laboratory, and the Center for Advanced Teaching Learning & Evaluation. Currently, RIT has identified five Signature Research Areas, and the College of Science leads three of them, i.e., the Future Photon Initiative Future Photon Initiative, Frontiers in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, and Unmanned Aerial Systems. Detailed Job Description The School of Physics and Astronomy at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions in theoretical condensed matter physics to begin August 2020. The position is anticipated to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, however, exceptional candidates with experience and qualifications consistent with appointment at a higher rank may also be considered. Applicants must have the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a vigorous condensed matter theory program within such broadly-defined areas as solid-state, soft-matter/biological, or granular physics. Individuals are being sought who have the potential to forge strong collaborations with and provide theory support for experimentalists, and to contribute to the significant growth of RIT's research profile. Candidates are expected to have the demonstrated ability, or strong potential, to obtain external research funding. Required Minimum Qualifications
Required Minimum Education Level PhD Required Application Documents Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy How To Apply Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Search: 4929BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae and cover letter, and upload the following attachments:
Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. Within the cover letter, candidates should include a statement about their contributions to diversity and a description of any previous activities mentoring members of historically excluded racial, gender, or other identities. Candidates should arrange to have their three references send letters of support directly to Chair, Condensed Matter Theory Faculty Search Committee, RIT School of Physics & Astronomy. These letters must be submitted to physttbsrch@rit.edu and must be in PDF format. Inquiries regarding the position may also be sent electronically to physttbsrch@rit.edu. To receive full consideration, all application materials should be received by Monday, December 9, 2019. The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/ Additional Details The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu. RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5b00cff42d6056408dfe450c9299832d
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