Application Deadline: October 15, 2016
Summary:
Trinity
University invites applications for the position of tenure-track
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, to begin in August 2017.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field.
Demonstrated success in teaching undergraduates is also desirable. The
successful candidate will be dedicated to undergraduate teaching,
co-develop and teach the upper-division lab sequence, and establish a
research program that includes participation by highly motivated and
capable undergraduates. Candidates in experimental, theoretical,
observational, or computational research are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy (http://new.trinity.edu/academics/departments/ physics-astronomy) currently has six faculty members and attracts outstanding undergraduates into its program. Active research areas include experimental and computational biophysics, magnetospheric space physics, gravitational-wave interferometry, nanomaterials/plasmonics, high energy astrophysics, and quantum mechanics of few-body systems. The department’s majors are among the most talented in the university, winning numerous Goldwater and NSF Graduate Fellowships, and many attend top-ranked graduate schools. Many opportunities exist for interdisciplinary interactions in the sciences, math, and engineering.
Trinity University (http://www.trinity.edu) is an independent, coeducational, selective, primarily undergraduate institution with high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs. Trinity is among the national leaders in percentage of graduates who earn doctorates in the sciences. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2500, with students from all areas of the U.S. and many foreign countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a large, vibrant city with many cultural opportunities.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy (http://new.trinity.edu/academics/departments/ physics-astronomy) currently has six faculty members and attracts outstanding undergraduates into its program. Active research areas include experimental and computational biophysics, magnetospheric space physics, gravitational-wave interferometry, nanomaterials/plasmonics, high energy astrophysics, and quantum mechanics of few-body systems. The department’s majors are among the most talented in the university, winning numerous Goldwater and NSF Graduate Fellowships, and many attend top-ranked graduate schools. Many opportunities exist for interdisciplinary interactions in the sciences, math, and engineering.
Trinity University (http://www.trinity.edu) is an independent, coeducational, selective, primarily undergraduate institution with high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs. Trinity is among the national leaders in percentage of graduates who earn doctorates in the sciences. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2500, with students from all areas of the U.S. and many foreign countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a large, vibrant city with many cultural opportunities.
Education Requirements:
Ph.D. required by August 2017.
Application Deadline:
In
order to receive full consideration, complete application materials and
letters of reference should be received by October 15, 2016.
Contact:
Search Committee
Department of Physics
Trinity University
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
