"Assistant/Associate Professor"

Job Details

Assistant/Associate Professor

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Physics & Astronomy - 250700

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University seeks a candidate to fill a tenure-track position. Candidates with experimental research experience in atmospheric physics aligned with one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: (1) atmospheric aerosol measurements and instrumentation; (2) aerosol-cloud-meteorology interactions; or (3) integrated studies of aerosol physical and chemical properties.

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit
The department offers a B.A. in Physics, a B.S. in Physics with a concentration in Applied Physics, and a B.S. in Physics with a concentration in Secondary Education. Additionally, the department's M.S. program in Engineering Physics is a national leader in instrumentation and automation. The faculty includes 13.5 tenure-track and 11 full-time non-tenure-track members. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are consistently ranked among the largest in the country by the AIP when compared to other Masters granting institutions: enrollment exceeds 180 undergraduate majors and 20-25 master's students.

As the premier, public undergraduate institution in the state of North Carolina, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Additional information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the University, and the surrounding area can be found at www.appstate.edu and www.physics.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, and are expected to make significant contributions to the M.S. program in Engineering Physics. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to creating a supportive environment for students in teaching and research. Candidates are expected to develop a research program that, in addition to involving undergraduate and M.S. students, can attract external funding, and develop collaborations within the department. Candidates with an interest in developing industry and/or agency connections are encouraged to apply. Facilities include the Appalachian Atmospheric Interdisciplinary Research (AppalAIR) sites, home to the only active collocated NOAA Federated Aerosol Network (NOAA FAN), NASA Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) and Nasa Micropulsed Lidar Network (NASA MPLNET) sites in the U.S., in addition to staffed machine and electronics shops. Start-up funds will be available to the successful candidate.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2026

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 10/15/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52258

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.