Job Title

Physics and Astronomy (Mössbauer Spectroscopy Laboratory), Research-Track Faculty

Department

Physics and Astronomy
University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a research-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2024. The position is contingent upon funding.

The successful candidate will perform administrative tasks as the lab director, establish and maintain partnerships and contracts to maintain continuous funding for the laboratory, produce a significant amount of high-quality research, and teach in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to have refereed journal publications applying Mössbauer spectroscopy to analyze pharmaceutical products. This renewable appointment is contingent on securing continuous external funding to support the lab's expenses.

Required Education

A terminal degree in Physics, which must be conferred by August 1, 2024, is required.
Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/ .

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Ron Henderson at Ron.Henderson@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you must provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 07/12/2024

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