Department of Physics
Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
The Physics Department of the Naval Postgraduate School invites applications for two, full-time, untenured faculty positions at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer levels. To be considered for a Senior Lecturer position, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. A PhD is required, and degrees in physics or applied physics are preferred for breadth of teaching within the department. Candidates will be expected to teach both lecture and laboratory courses. Preference for one position will be given for candidates with expertise in electronics, networking, robotics, and sensor integration. While not required of the position, candidates wishing to pursue independent or collaborative research are also encouraged to apply.
The Physics Department is part of the Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and has a long history of excellence in the areas of conventional and nuclear weapons, electro-optic sensors, and acoustics. The department is comprised of approximately 15 tenure-track professors, 8 research professors, and three senior lecturers. The Physics Department supports various curricula at the Naval Postgraduate School including Combat Systems Science and Engineering, Undersea Warfare, Space System Engineering, and Energy.
Minimum qualifications:
- Requires an earned doctoral degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics or closely related engineering field;
- Must be able to support a breadth of the department's instructional needs;
- Excellent teaching ability or aptitude;
- Evidence of potential to advise student theses and dissertations based on comparable experience or aptitude;
- Must currently hold or be eligible for a Secret clearance;
- U.S. citizenship required.
Faculty Search Committee
Department of Physics
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA 93943
Email: luscombe@nps.edu
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Relocation package, including recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized. The position will remain open until filled.
