TT at Loyola University Chicago

Job Title	Assistant Professor of Physics
Position #:	TBD
Job Type:	Full-Time
Job Category	University Faculty
FLSA Status:	Exempt
Department / School / College	Physics-02116A
Is this partially or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Loyola University Chicago (LUC), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2014. The physics department consists of seven tenure-track/tenured faculty members and six full-time Lecturers. The faculty has active research programs in the areas of astrophysics, biophysics, cosmology, general relativity, gender and science anxiety, granular media, musical acoustics, experimental and theoretical high-energy physics, and quantum mechanics. The department offers B.S. degrees in Physics, Theoretical Physics/Applied Mathematics, Physics/Computer Science, and Biophysics, as well as a dual B.S./M.Ed. degree. The department has partnered with several engineering schools in the implementation of dual degree physics/engineering programs. With more than 100 majors, LUC/CAS has one of the largest undergraduate physics programs among all BS-degree granting departments in the nation. For information about the physics department, please visit http://www.luc.edu/physics/index.shtml. Responsibilities for the position include teaching courses throughout the undergraduate physics curriculum for both physics majors and non-majors, conducting an ongoing research program in physics, and performing service for the department, college, and university as required. This position demands a passionate commitment to excellence in teaching and dedication to a strong research program that will engage undergraduate students.
Minimum Education or Experience	Candidates whose scholarship is in the area of experimental biophysics are highly desirable; however, qualified candidates in other areas of expertise will also be considered. The successful candidate must have earned a doctorate in physics or a closely related discipline prior to the fall of 2014, and is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program involving undergraduate students. Post-doctoral training and demonstrated teaching experience are required. Candidates for the position should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.
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Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore
POSITION INFORMATION
Job Open Date	11-13-2013
Job Close Date	Open Until Filled
Candidates Eligible to Apply?	All Candidates
Application Types Accepted	University Faculty Registration Form
Required Applicant Documents	CV/Resume
Optional Applicant Documents	Cover Letter Other Document Other Document 2 Other Document 3 Other Document 4 Other Document 5
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching and research statement, and a letter of interest outlining the candidate's qualifications to www.careers.luc.edu. They should also provide (online) the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position, especially in terms of research, teaching, and mentorship. Referees will not be contacted immediately but might be at subsequent points in the review process. For questions or clarification, please contact: Maria Udo, Ph.D. Search Chairperson mudo@luc.edu Applications received by December 20, 2013 will receive complete consideration. LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. In order to gain a clearer understanding of LUC's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/missionandidentity.shtml. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.
Quicklink for Posting	www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56636