The Department of Physics at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale, IL (http://physics.siu.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied/Engineering Physics or related field. The Department of Physics at SIU offers BS and MS in Physics and a Ph.D. in Applied Physics.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. at time of application in Physics/Applied Physics or related field (one or more years of post-doctoral experience is preferred with focus in Applied I Engineering Physics. The candidate must show strong evidence of scholarly activities through publications in high impact journals, and must show interest and potential to teach graduate and undergraduate courses across the curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications: The department values interdisciplinary research and as such it is preferred for candidates to show interest and promise for building and sustaining long-term research collaboration across several disciplines.

Duties:The selected candidate is expected to: establish a unique, externally funded research program with key focus of engaging undergraduate and graduate students in cutting-edge research and scholarly activities; be a dedicated educator with strong commitment to exceptional teaching; contribute positively to the service missions of the department, the college, and the university. A competitive startup package will be provided.

Effective Date: August 16, 2019.

Application Deadline: November 19, 2018 or until filled.

Application Procedure: A complete application packet will consist of (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae with full list of publications; (3) research statement (4-5 pages); (4) teaching statement (2 pages); and (5) names, professional affiliations, and email addresses of three references. Submit the complete application to:

Ms. Jodi Lyn Miley
c/o Applied/Engineering Physics Search Committee
Department of Physics
Neckers 483 -Mail Code 4401
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1245 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901

Electronic submission of application materials (preferably as a single pdf file) to jmiley@siu.edu is encouraged.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of 
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to
serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed 
and encouraged and will receive consideration.