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Faculty Open Rank - Department of Physics & Astronomy

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Hunter College of the City University of New York invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, depending on experience and qualifications. The Physics faculty at Hunter College have access to the CUNY-wide research resources, including the state of-art facilities at the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC). We seek candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service. The expected starting date is Aug 25th, 2025, with an earliest start date of Jan 25th, 2025. The duties include teaching physics courses at all levels and initiating externally funded vigorous research programs which involve graduate and undergraduate students in research. The candidate also shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

For Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor: The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent, and have shown ability to teach a variety of physics courses from introductory to graduate levels, demonstrated strong scholarship, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. The candidate will be expected to initiate an externally funded vigorous research program and involve graduate and undergraduate students in their research. The associate or full professor level should show a proven track record in securing grants and scholarships. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in experimental condensed matter physics, photonics, nanoscience, quantum sensing, and/or advanced characterization techniques applied to energy or quantum materials. Competitive start-up package will be provided. Minority and women scientists are encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION

The starting annual salary ranges from $52,267-99,532 for assistant professor, $67,784-117,805 for associate professor, and $83,878-141,858 for full professor. The annual salary is based on a nine-month work year that is paid over the 12-month calendar year.Salary will commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 28636.

Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please submit the following documents in PDF format as one file.

• 2-page cover letter summarizing research accomplishments and views on research & teaching

• Brief (3 pages max) description of the proposed research

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

• Contact information for three (3) professional references (names, titles, institutions, phone number, and email addresses; no reference letters required with initial application).

Note the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on Oct 15th, 2024. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing -- until the position is filled. We encourage early applications. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28636

Location

Hunter College