Assistant Professor - Physics and Biophysics

About the role

The department of Physics and Biophysics at Augusta University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. All conventional areas of physics shall be considered though some emphasis will be given to applicants that can contribute to the Biophysics areas and work well within a top-ranked health sciences university.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Expectation: 40
• Research Expectation: 50
• Service Expectation: 10

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Candidates should have a PhD Degree in Physics in a fundable research area and have a strong publication record in ranked peer reviewed journals in their research areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong publication record in ranked peer reviewed journals in their research areas.
• Ability to develop an independent, novel research program.
• Excellence in teaching is expected.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0. Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

College/Department Information

The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Location

Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.