The University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor appointment in the Department of Physics and Astronomy beginning August 2009.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics (or equivalent). A commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels is expected. Applicants must document competence in teaching and have excellent communication skills. Applicants must have research experience in atmospheric physics, condensed matter physics, gravitational physics and astrophysics, high energy physics, or physical acoustics.
The successful candidate will assume full teaching duties in the department and is also expected to conduct a vigorous research program.
Interested parties must apply online at https://jobs.olemiss.edu. A curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a letter of application describing teaching and research experience as well as research plans and start-up needs should be included in the application package.
Applicants must also arrange to have three letters of reference to be sent directly to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Mississippi, P. O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677-1848. Review of applications will begin March 23, 2009. The position will remain open until filled or an adequate applicant pool is established.
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