Assistant Professor of Physics Upper Atmospheric/ Ionospheric Research
3 days ago
Assistant Professor of Physics Upper Atmospheric/ Ionospheric Research
Requisition ID: 2024-8412
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Science
Department: Physics
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Utah State University Department of Physics invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in upper atmospheric/ ionospheric physics. Preference will be given to candidates who will strengthen existing space physics efforts in the department. This is an academic year (nine-month), tenure track position. The relative weights assigned to domains of responsibility are 50% in research, 40% in teaching, and 10% in service. A competitive package is available to support an active upper atmospheric/ ionospheric research program. Expectations for the position include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring and funding student research, establishing and maintaining a funded upper atmospheric/ ionospheric physics research program, and regularly publishing scientific results. The estimated start date for this position is August 1, 2025.
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities will include upper atmospheric/ ionospheric research
- Pursuing internal and external research funding
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
- Teaching
- Service
- Other duties as assigned by the Department Head.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful candidates must have completed a PhD in physics or a related field as of the employment date.
- Preference will be given to applicants who show promise of excellence in research and teaching, and who clearly describe how their research will strengthen current departmental activities.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please uploaded the following documents at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10":
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits
ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
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