The Department of Physics anticipates filling an externally funded Assistant Professor position beginning July 6, 2009. The initial appointment is for three years terminating June 30, 2012. Subsequent re-appointments of up to four years in length will be based upon an assessment of performance, Air Force and departmental needs, and research funding availability.
The United States Air Force Academy is an undergraduate institution which awards the Bachelor of Science degree as part of its mission to inspire and develop outstanding young men and women to become Air Force officers with knowledge, character, and discipline. Applications are solicited from candidates who have substantial experience in space situational awareness and an interest in undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will lead efforts to develop and teach a curriculum that focuses on the fundamental physics of space operations, space surveillance and tracking, and space situational awareness. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in satellite payload design and experiments, and the Academy’s newest two-meter satellite-tracking telescope program.
Preference will be given to candidates with strong interests and experience in teaching physics both to nonscientists and physics majors, conducting quality research, obtaining external funding, and guiding a productive group of scientists. The position requires an earned doctorate in physics or a related field. The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae (include country of citizenship), legible copies of your official transcripts, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references familiar with your professional work to: 10 MSS/DPCU, (ATTN: Ms. Carolyn McGraw, #09-33P), 5136 Eagle Drive, Suite 121, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840. Deadline for receipt of applications is May 10, 2009.
The United States Air Force Academy values the benefits of diversity among the faculty to include a variety of educational backgrounds and professional and life experiences. The Federal Government is an equal opportunity employer. U.S. citizenship required.
