Assistant Professor of Physics

The Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Physics and Chemistry, starting the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year.

The position involves primarily teaching duties, along with service and scholarly activities. The successful candidates must have a doctoral degree in physics or a closely related field at the time of hiring (ABDs near completion will also be considered). Candidates should be committed to teaching a variety of introductory and advanced undergraduate physics courses, developing new physics courses, and collaborating with department faculty on curriculum. Opportunities to establish applied research projects involving undergraduate students may be pursued. Candidates with expertise in applied physics areas will be preferred. Effective communication skills are required. Applications from senior and qualified candidates can be considered for a higher rank.

Who We Are

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world—a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

Our Mission

MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values—collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship—which represent the core of our campus culture. Under the leadership of Dr. John Walz, MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward. MSOE fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are central to all campus initiatives and guided by our DEIB Strategic Plan.

Why Join MSOE?

At MSOE, we invest in our employees’ professional and personal growth. MSOE offers very competitive, fully comprehensive benefit plans to all full-time employees including medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with company matching of up to 6% of employee earnings and immediate vesting. Educational benefits are available for employees and family members. Plus, employees have access to our state-of-the-art fitness center as well as on-site dining facilities. MSOE also offers paid parental leave for employees. Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE is just blocks away from beautiful lakefront, the theater district, museums, sports and music venues, parks and shopping. To view more detailed information about MSOE, please visit www.msoe.edu/hr.

How to Apply

To apply to this role, please visit https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/76771766. Upload a single PDF file in the "Resume" section of the application which includes a letter of interest, CV, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy. In addition to the application, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to Dr. Matey Kaltchev ([email protected]), Chair, Department of Mathematics, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1025 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2023, and will proceed until the position is filled.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment/enrollment.