CEDAR email: Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Space Physics at the University of Texas at Arlington

Deng, Yue yuedeng at uta.edu
Thu Sep 19 09:22:31 MDT 2024 

Dear Colleagues,

You are invited to apply for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in Space Physics at the University of Texas at Arlington. Followed please find the detailed information.

Regards,
Yue
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The University of Texas at Arlington

Department of Physics



Assistant/Associate Professor in Space Physics

Position ID: F00578P
Link to Apply: https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29747



Job Summary

The Department of Physics in the College of Science, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in Space Physics. Areas of interest include but are not limited to the Earth's ionosphere, thermosphere, and space weather forecasting.



The position will be supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Faculty Development in Geospace Science (FDSS) program and under this support a new Center for Space Physics and Data Science will be built at UTA. The successful candidate will be able to contribute substantially either in modeling or data analysis and enhance the research ability of the team in the related area, such as the multi-scale ionosphere thermosphere coupling and NASA Geospace Dynamics Constellation (GDC) satellite mission-related research activities. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate must meet all expectations of a tenure-track faculty candidate: establish an independent and externally funded research program in space physics, provide research and mentoring opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, and teach physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.



Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in space physics or a closely related field, and some postdoctoral experience is desired. The candidates must demonstrate their commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to provide outstanding qualifications that share the University’s core values of high standards of excellence in teaching, and display innovative and collaborative research, and service combined with fostering an open and engaging environment.



Preferred qualifications

The candidate who has ties to one or more major missions (such as GDC) and who has a strong background in data sciences for the ionosphere and thermosphere studies will be preferred. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.



University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.



Department and College/School Information
The Physics Department is comprehensive and provides students a wide choice of research topics from the major areas of current physics research, including international­ly recognized research in nanomaterials, particle physics, astrophysics, and space physics. The College of Science offers world-class educational and research opportunities with small class sizes and outstand­ing faculty mentorship.


EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status.  The University also prohibits discrimination on the   basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.



ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs at uta.edu<mailto:ADADocs at uta.edu>.



Special Instructions to Applicant

To apply applicants should go to  https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29747 and submit the following materials:

  *   a cover letter
  *   full curriculum vitae
  *   statements of research and teaching objectives
  *   transcripts
  *   contact information of at least three references


Review of applications will begin on Dec. 15th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Yue Deng (yuedeng at uta.edu<mailto:yuedeng at uta.edu> )

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta


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