Faculty Openings in the Department of Physics at the University of North Texas

The Department of Physics at the University of North Texas (UNT) seeks to fill three tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level.  A Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field is required in addition to research experience beyond the Ph.D.  The areas of expertise sought are in epitaxial crystal growth and characterization (position 1); experimental photonics (position 2); and astronomy, with an interest in astronomy education (position 3). The successful applicants are expected to establish independent research programs that attract external funding.

The Department of Physics values teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level and currently has nineteen full-time faculty and two full-time lecturers. The department has fifty-five graduate students, over 100 undergraduate majors, and serves over five thousand undergraduate students annually. One of Texas' largest universities, UNT offers 96 bachelor's, 111 master's and 50 doctoral degree programs. The Dallas–Fort Worth –Denton metroplex is home to a diverse population of high technologies that provide a broad collaborative base for research activities. Further information regarding the positions may be obtained by visiting our website (www.phys.unt.edu) or by contacting the Chair of the Department. Interested individuals should send a letter of application, the names and contact information of three references,  and Curriculum Vita, electronically, to Dr. Chris Littler, Chair, Department of Physics, P.O. Box 311427, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203-1427, e-mail: clittler@unt.edu, phone: 940-565-2630. Please indicate which position (1, 2, or 3) you are applying for in your letter. The deadline for full consideration isFebruary 15th, 2008. All application materials will be held in the strictest confidence.

UNT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to creating an ethnically and culturally diverse community through its hiring and educational programs, thereby creating a welcoming environment for everyone.