FACULTY POSITION
PHYSICS EDUCATION RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
The deadline for applications is
November 25, 2018, Applications submitted after this date will be
accepted but are not guaranteed full consideration.
The
Department of Physics invites applications for a full-time tenured or
tenure track faculty position in Physics Education Research beginning as
early as August 16, 2019. Appointments at the Assistant Professor level
will be given preference, but appointments at a higher level will be
considered for exceptionally well-qualified candidates. A Ph.D., or
equivalent, is required, along with the ability to teach effectively at
both undergraduate and graduate levels and to conduct a vigorous and
significant research program. Ideal
candidates include those who demonstrate evidence of a commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or
service endeavors. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Qualified
senior candidates may also be considered for tenured full Professor
positions as part of the Grainger Engineering Breakthroughs Initiative.
Over the next few years, more than 35 new endowed professorships and
chairs will be established. More information about the Grainger
Initiative can be found at http://graingerinitiative.engineering.illinois.edu.
To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at: https://jobs.illinois.edu. Your
application package should include a statement of teaching and research
interests, statement on commitment to diversity, a curriculum vitae, a
publication list, and names and contact information of four references
(no letters) all in a single .pdf file. The statement on diversity
should address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity,
and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. Please contact Margie Gamel at 217-333-3762 or mgamel@illinois.edu for
further inquiries or questions. The deadline for applications is
November 25, 2018, Applications submitted after this date will be
accepted but are not guaranteed full consideration.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
We
have an active and successful dual career partner placement program and
a strong commitment to work life balance and family friendly programs
for faculty and staff: http://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/.
The
University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities
are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.
To learn more about the University's commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu
To learn more about the Physics Education Research Group, please visit https://per.physics.illinois.edu/
