Assistant / Associate Professor - Physics

The Department of Physics at North Carolina A&T State University, College of Science and Technology, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position starting in August 2025. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain a vigorous research program in one of the three fields: soft matter physics, semiconductor physics, or quantum as applied to optics or computing. The appointment is expected to be at the assistant professor level, but exceptionally qualified applicants might be considered for a higher rank. The successful candidate is expected to involve undergraduate and graduate students in active research and contribute to the growth of the PhD Program in Applied Science and Technology.

The hired faculty is also expected to show commitment to teaching excellence and service. She/he is expected to teach Physics courses both at the graduate and undergraduate level, develop courses and curricula, direct students in research, and provide service to the University and community.

The Physics Department is undergoing a strategic realignment. A candidate whose teaching and research efforts will complement or create synergy with existing faculty members and promote the mission of the Physics Department and the strategic vision of the College of Science and Technology (CoST) as well as the University is highly desired.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master's programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America's top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor's programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master's degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master's degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2-High Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve "R1-Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie's earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the CNBC financial network.

The College of Science and Technology integrates science, mathematics, and technology to advance knowledge and prepare the next generation of science and technology leaders. The College embraces the mission of the University as a land-grant doctoral research institution with a distinction in STEM by expanding new frontiers in science, creating novel technologies, developing innovative approaches to STEM teaching and learning, and formulating scientific and technological solutions that lead to transformative social and economic development. The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the PhD Program of Applied Science Technology. The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research.

The Department of Physics has twelve faculty members (https://www.ncat.edu/cost/departments/physics/people/index.php) with active research areas that include experimental nuclear physics, astrophysics, chemical physics, biological and soft matter physics, computational physics, atmospheric sciences, and meteorology. The Department serves both undergraduate and graduate students at the MS and PhD level.

A Ph.D. in physics (experimental) or physics-related discipline is required by the start of employment.

Preference will be given to applicants with a successful postdoctoral research experience and a strong research record.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

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