Assistant Professor - Clean Energy

Job Description:

The Department of Physics, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in broad area of clean energy. Interest is in candidates with expertise in renewable energies/energy storage, nuclear energy, and rare-earth materials that complements current areas of expertise in the department.

Ideal candidates should display the potential for excellence in teaching and research and ability to engage undergraduates in their research programs, demonstrate the ability to leverage the resources provided by the university into a successful long-term research agenda, show the potential for leadership within their department, college, and university, and demonstrate commitment to support interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain an independent, externally funded on-campus research program involving students. Selected candidates' research is expected to complement the existing areas within the physics department, and they are strongly encouraged to work closely with other researchers in the department.

Requirements:

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline, possess postdoctoral experience, and have a strong record of research accomplishments, have teaching experience, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law.

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Application Instructions:

Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching experience and philosophy and how their philosophy will support the UTEP mission, and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin immediately, and interviews will continue until the position is filled.