Job Title:

　　 Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo

　　Physical Location:

　　Kent Campus - Kent, OH

　　Salary:

　　Basic Function:

　　 The Department of Physics at Kent State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in theoretical high-energy nuclear physics at the rank of assistant professor.

　　Additional Basic Function -- if applicable:

　　Examples of Duties:

　　*Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: *

　　The position is a bridge position associated with the DOE-funded HEFTY Topical Theory Collaboration and hence the ideal candidate is expected to have expertise in heavy-quark physics.  This may include, for example, heavy-quark effective field theories, heavy-quark phenomenology, quarkonium studies at zero or finite temperature, and/or lattice QCD with applications to heavy-quark physics.  The successful candidate is expected to be a part of the Kent State Center for Nuclear Research (CNR), teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to initiate an independent and active externally funded research program.

　　Additional Examples of Duties -- if applicable:

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　 A PhD or equivalent in physics is required along with an established record of research in the targeted topical area.

　　Preferred Qualifications -- if applicable:

　　Assessments:

　　Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments 

　　Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

　　Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

　　Special Instructions Summary:

　　Applicants should submit materials that include a cover letter, CV, a statement of both immediate-term and long-term research interests, an outline of teaching philosophy, and a diversity statement.

　　Names and contact information for at least three professional references should also be provided.

　　Review of applications will begin in January 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2024.

　　Inquiries relating to this position may be emailed to [email protected]

　　Additional Information:

　　Kent State University is committed to the pursuit and cultivation of diversity and excellence in its student body, staff, and faculty. Kent State University is an R1 university and, therefore, among the top tier of research universities in the US.  It is located in Kent, Ohio which is a friendly, safe, international college town nestled in the Cuyahoga River valley.  Kent is less than 50 miles from Cleveland, 20 miles from Akron, and 10 miles from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and offers an outstanding quality of life. Kent State University offers a comprehensive package of benefits.

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