Propel your career into the realm of education and innovation by joining The State University of New York as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Experimental/Applied Physics starting Fall 2025.

You will join the supportive and collaborative Department of Physics and Astronomy, where diverse areas of specialization converge with a shared passion for physics, astronomy, and engineering. We are united in our commitment to provide students with academic and extracurricular experiences that lead them to discover and realize their ambitions. The Physics and Astronomy Department is well-poised for advanced experimental physics with an impressive ensemble of research grade instrumentation and analytical tools (e.g. AFM, sputtering deposition system, CO2 laser, etc.), state-of-the-art electronics lab and extensive astronomy infrastructure (including New York State's largest optical telescope). You will have the opportunity to shape experimental curriculum and research activities that prepare undergraduates for graduate school and growing regional industries (semiconductors, optics, energy storage, etc.) while complementing work on department initiatives in astronomy, sustainable energy, and electronics.

To learn more about the University and the Physics and Astronomy Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/physics-astronomy.

On any given day, the Experimental/Applied Physics professor will spend time:

Teaching and developing intermediate and advanced lab courses and upper-level courses related to their specialization.
Teaching general physics and other courses to meet department needs.
Developing and maintaining an active research program and involving undergraduate students in research.
Advising and mentoring students.
Maintaining and further developing the instructional and research lab spaces.
Actively participating in departmental and university life.
Participating in the Physics and Astronomy Department's long tradition of public outreach in STEM.

Base Salary: $60,000-$62,500 Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

PhD in Experimental or Applied Physics (or closely related discipline). ABD considered; official confirmation of degree conferral by issuing institution by start of employment.
Evidence of the potential to teach upper-level laboratory courses.
Ability to initiate a suitable and productive research program involving undergraduates.

Preferred:

Demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness at the university level.
Demonstrated capability for teaching upper-level courses in Optics and/or Solid-State Physics.
Experience in applied physics with an interest and ability in contributing to departmental efforts related to sustainable energy programs and research.
Experience working with diverse populations and/or teaching pedagogies and/ or multicultural teaching experience.
Demonstrated interest in developing or participating in public outreach activities in STEM.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=180789. Please upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required at time of appointment), statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research interests. Contact information for three references must be provided; instructions for submitting letters of reference will be sent directly to the referees.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.

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