Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Requisition Number:
59998
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
31-Dec-2024
Date Posted:
22-Oct-2024
Job Summary
The Department of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the area of climate physics. We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a tenure-track faculty position that is part of a faculty cluster hire for three positions within the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC), the Department Applied Mathematics (APPM) and Physics (PHYS). The scope of the search covers all aspects of climate physics, including but not limited to observational, experimental, theoretical, and computational methods of studying the Earth’s climate system, including the atmosphere, oceans, cryosphere, solid earth, and their interactions.
The successful candidate will be expected to create an independent, innovative, competitive, and externally funded research program. We are seeking a candidate who will develop a vibrant research program that complements and expands existing strengths on the Boulder Campus and in the Boulder research community, and who is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring. It is further expected that the new Physics faculty member will play an integral role in building interdisciplinary climate physics and mathematics collaborations with APPM and ATOC and contribute to the new Interdisciplinary Climate minor program.
The University of Colorado and the Boulder research community have a long history of pioneering research in climate science. The vibrant research community in climate science in Boulder includes, in addition to the university, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Department of Physics represents exceptionally broad research expertise. Within the Department of Physics, the successful candidate will become part of the department’s Geophysics group, which is one of the few such groups in major physics departments in the US.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence as demonstrated by high-quality publications, indicative of a developing research program that is recognized at an international level. Further evidence is provided by presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, the submitted research statement, and strong letters of endorsement from referees of high international standing.
Evidence of teaching excellence will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference and the teaching statement submitted as part of the application. This evidence can include performance as a teaching assistant, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, tutoring, or demonstrably excellent conference presentations or posters. The successful candidate is expected to be comfortable with teaching core undergraduate physics, as well as more specialized topics relevant to climate physics.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
College of Arts and Sciences - The College is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, addressed toward solving some of the world’s most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to all five of the university’s Nobel laureates. Additionally, it is home to the university’s four National Medal of Science winners, nine MacArthur "Genius Award" winners, 100 Fulbright Scholars, 17 Guggenheim Fellows, 14 Packard Fellows, 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 25 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation’s leading research institutions.
Department of Physics - The Department includes 54 tenured and tenure-track faculty performing cutting-edge research. Its graduate physics program draws ~1200 applications per year and is ranked by the National Research Council to be among the top 15 overall. The Department appears as high as 12th worldwide in international rankings of university Physics Departments. The department is strongly affiliated with centers and institutes such as JILA, a research institute administered jointly by NIST and the University of Colorado, and the Center for Theory of Quantum Matter, as well as with nearby National Laboratories (NIST and NREL), offering world-class facilities and broad opportunities for research collaboration.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous research program, teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, and participate in service to the Department, University and the field.
What You Should Know
- As part of the University of Colorado Boulder’s deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
- The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 is expected.
- This salary is for a 9-month academic period.
- Summer month activities are at the applicant’s discretion and externally funded projects can be used as a means to cover their summer salary.
- A startup fund will be available, including funds for moving expenses.
- The University of Colorado offers generous benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits for the employee or their dependents.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Geophysics, Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Applied Mathematics, or a related field at the time of application.
- Candidate must have demonstrated research excellence.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching Related Goals: 1-2 pages
- Statement Describing Research Related Goals: up to 3 pages.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references. We will request letters of recommendation immediately following your application.
For full consideration, please apply by November 24, 2024. The position will remain posted until filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Associate Professor Michael Calkins
Posting Contact Email: michael.calkins@colorado.edu