Assistant Professor of Physics

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Physics in the Department of Physics in the College of Science and Mathematics with a preferred start date of August 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Establish a productive, sustainable, externally funded research program in theoretical/computational optical physics, optical properties of materials, or closely related field which compliments existing research at KSU. Mentor undergraduate students.  Teach both lower level and upper level physics courses, recitations, and laboratories. Demonstrate a commitment to teaching that promotes student success among the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) disciplines and invest deeply in KSU students.  Participate in professional service within the Department, the College of Science and Mathematics, the University and beyond.
  Required Qualifications

A PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in physics, optics, or a related discipline, is required.  How to Apply

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php and select “External Applicants.”  Search for Job ID 279502.

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Required Documents to Attach

CV   Cover Letter   Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts and official international course-by-course evaluations due upon hire)   Statement of research/scholarship interests, including plans for obtaining extramural funding and engaging undergraduate students in research  Statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will advance student success at KSU Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately.  For full consideration, please apply by January 17, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Chetan Dhital, cdhital@kennesaw.edu, 470-578-4209.

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.