ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee


Position Information
Posting Details

Official Job Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Working Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Position Number
Division College of Letters and Science
Department B4855 PHYSICS
Position Type Faculty
Appointment Type Tenure Track Faculty
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Faculty & Instructional
Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program) Situated on the shores of the largest system of freshwater lakes on earth, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides a world-class and affordable education to 25,000 students from 90 countries. As an R1 research and access university, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that values excellence in research and teaching. We want to attract, retain, and grow a diverse staff that honors unique experiences and perspectives, and we take pride in the diversity of our student body, faculty and staff, and programs.
Job Summary The Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship, beginning Fall 2023, in any area of gravitation, cosmology, astronomy or astrophysics. The position is associated with the Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics (CGCA), home to seven professors as well as post-doctoral researchers, staff scientists, and graduate and undergraduate students.
The CGCA has memberships in NANOGrav , the LIGO Scientific Collaboration , the Zwicky Transient Facility , the GROWTH collaboration , the Murchison Widefield Array , VAST , and the Vera Rubin Observatory , among others.
Use these links to find more information about UWM , the Physics Department and CGCA .
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in Physics, Astronomy, or related field
  • Demonstrated record of research productivity
Preferred Qualifications
  • Postdoctoral research experience
Application Instructions Candidates seeking consideration, must submit application materials electronically and include the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Diversity statement (Upload as “Other Document 1”)
  • Contact information for three professional references to submit letters of recommendation
Application Deadline 12/01/2022
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Philip Chang, PhD
Contact Phone 414-229-2590
Contact Email [email protected]
Application Notes For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Title and Total Compensation Project
The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

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