The Physics Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a position in condensed matter/materials science at the tenured level of Associate Professor or Full Professor, depending on experience. Applicants will be expected to conduct an independent research program in theory or experiment, and to play a central leadership role in developing a campuswide materials science program.
The successful candidate will have a history of successful research and the ability to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level as well as perform service to the department and campus. The ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students is important.
Applicants are expected to develop externally funded research programs. The candidate must be able to work with students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research, and/or service.
RANK: Associate Professor or Full Professor (tenured)
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Physics or a closely related field, demonstrated record of research, and a record of publications in the field (Condensed Matter/Materials Science).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated ability for teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Demonstrated ability to build a research program and secure extramural funding.
POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2014
TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation (evaluating the candidate’s scholarly contributions, teaching, potential for leadership and other professional attributes)*. Applicants are invited to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.
Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00056
Refer to Position #JPF00056-14 in all correspondence.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm
CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2013.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete and letters of recommendation received by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2014.
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