Assistant Professor (Physics)

Job Title

Assistant Professor (Physics)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Physics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Physics, housed in the Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences at Prairie View A&M University, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position for the rank of Assistant Professor. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply though we particularly encourage candidates with prior teaching experience in physics at community or four year college level. Preference will be given to candidates who foster a culture of diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service.  This appointment begins fall 2022.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduate level.

• Conducting research involving undergraduate students.

• Service to the department, college, university, and field.

• Other duties as assigned by department head.

Required Education & Experience:

•  Ph.D. in Physics and postdoctoral work with substantial research experience in any area of physics

•  A solid record of published research commensurate with years since receiving Ph.D.

•  Candidates must be able and willing to teach courses in Physical Science, General Physics, and University Physics lecture  and laboratory courses;  able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with departmental colleagues in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop and sustain an independent, externally funded undergraduate research program focused on advancing the science of their expertise. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Posting Close Date:

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.