Oregon State University · 3 months ago
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Physics)
Corvallis, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelOregon State University is a public R1 research university seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Physics, focusing on condensed matter theory. The role involves establishing an independent research program, teaching, and mentoring students, while contributing to a diverse and inclusive academic environment.
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Responsibilities
Establish and sustain an independent research program through external funding
Publish original research in peer-reviewed journals
Teach and mentor graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdocs
Provide institutional and professional service
Teaching regular credit courses as assigned
Curricular development (single course improvement without dissemination)
Supervision of seminars (Research, Communications, Teaching, etc.)
Directing undergraduate senior theses; service on master and doctoral committees; mentoring of undergraduate and graduate student on instructional matters
General advising of students
Pursue scholarly activities through research in the field of Condensed Matter Theory
Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities
Obtain grant and contract support for the research
Publication of non-refereed papers, web publications, social media activity, public outreach, publication of books and book chapters, patent awards, and inventions
Fulfill legal compliance requirements appropriate to the research topic
Service to the department, college, and university as assigned
Mentoring of faculty, as assigned
Participate in training and professional development to maintain a current knowledge of best practices in teaching
Serve in department, college, and university level committees and programs with the goal of improving access and inclusion
Service to the profession: involvement with professional associations/societies, holding offices, participation in research advisory or review panels, review manuscripts for journals, organization of conferences, chairing conference sessions, workshops and teaching in developing countries, write external promotion letters, and similar activities
Qualification
Required
PhD in Physics or a closely related field
Demonstrated ability to contribute to scholarly activities through refereed publications and conference presentations relevant to theoretical/computational condensed matter or materials physics
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment for faculty, staff, and students
Preferred
Strong interest (or evidence, at the Associate or Full Professor level) in collaborating with experimentalists in condensed matter physics or materials science
Relevant postdoctoral experience in the field of condensed matter physics or materials science
Experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives
Research focus that is complementary to the existing research strengths of the department
Successful mentoring of graduate and/or undergraduate students
Significant potential to obtain external research funding (for Associate Professor level)
Demonstrated potential for physics teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level (for Associate Professor level)
Demonstrated ability to obtain external research funding (for Full Professor level)
Demonstrated excellence for physics teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level (for Full Professor level)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Company
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a public research university that offers various undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple fields.
Founded in 1868
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$94.53MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseUS Department of EnergyNational Safety Council
2025-01-13Grant· $11.9M
2024-12-04Grant· $0.5M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Mike Green
Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Kimya Massey
Deputy Athletic Director/COO at Oregon State University Athletics
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