Overview
The Physics & Astronomy Department at Hofstra University (www.hofstra.edu/physics-astronomy/) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant or associate professor position with a computational specialty in Physics, Biophysics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics, which includes research with “big data” or large datasets. This hire is part of a cluster in Big Data and Computational Research in the Natural Sciences, with a total of four positions in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy.
The department is looking for faculty committed to developing a vibrant research program, teaching, and working with undergraduates. Intra- and extramural research collaborations are strongly recommended. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to establish a research program that directly involves undergraduates and to seek internal and external grant funding. Application materials must discuss projects that involve undergraduates in research or discuss advanced projects for physics majors. Hofstra has recently been awarded a $1,000,000 NSF MRI grant to build a high-performance GPU computing cluster to support computation- and data-intensive applications; the candidate will be granted access to this computational resource, and will also be offered startup funding competitive with other large, primarily undergraduate institutions.
The Department of Physics & Astronomy offers a BA and a BS in Physics, a BS in Applied Physics, a minor in Astronomy, and an MS in Medical Physics. The department currently consists of 10 faculty members with strong records in research and teaching. Hofstra University offers startup funding competitive with other large, primarily undergraduate institutions.
Qualifications
- PhD in physics, astronomy, biophysics or related field required by time of employment
- Postdoc and/or industry work experience is desired but not required
Preferred Qualification
- Openness to collaborate with the computational cohort to develop undergraduate research initiatives
- Experience teaching undergraduate introductory or advanced courses in physics, astronomy or biophysics
Special Instructions
Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
- Cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy which includes your goals, ideas about pedagogical approaches, reflections on teaching or mentoring experience for undergraduate students
- Research statement, including a detailed description of research plans that includes one or two potential research projects for advanced undergraduates
- Copies of up to three recent/significant publications
- A statement on how your work will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the department, describing your plan to address DEI in your teaching, mentorship, and service
- List of three references with their email addresses that can be contacted for a letter of recommendation; at least one reference should speak to your teaching abilities in a classroom and/or laboratory setting
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.