Assistant Professor

About the role

The School of Applied and Engineering Physics (AEP) at Cornell University seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We especially encourage applications from members of groups historically underrepresented in AEP and STEM.

Responsibilities

• Develop a highly successful and internationally recognized independent research program
• Participate effectively in the teaching of our core physics curriculum at the advanced undergraduate level

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate the ability to develop a highly successful and internationally recognized independent research program
• Ability to participate effectively in the teaching of our core physics curriculum at the advanced undergraduate level

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physics or related field
• Postdoctoral experience is considered essential for Assistant Professor applicants
• Exceptional candidates nearing the completion of their PhD can apply for a bridging fellowship for postdoctoral training before the start of the faculty position

Skills

• Strong research skills
• Effective teaching abilities
• Interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive start-up funding for research program
• Access to institutional resources including national facilities and centers
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary and collaborative research

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the posting.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the posting.

Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a publication list; a brief (3-page limit) statement of research interests; a teaching statement; a statement sharing the applicant’s experiences and/or approaches (past, current, or future) to foster learning, research service, and/or outreach in a diverse community – applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application (see https://facultydevelopment.cornell.edu/department-resources/recruitment/contribution-to-diversity/); and the names and complete contact information for at least three references: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25535. An automated message will be sent to all references requesting letters. Applications will begin to be evaluated starting November 15, 2023.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations.