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Phase2 Technology

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Optical Engineering (Multiple Positions

Phase2 Technology, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Optical Engineering (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED) Posting Number: req18013 Department: James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci Department Website Link: https://www.optics.arizona.edu/ Location: Main Campus Address: Tucson, AZ USA Open Date: 10/12/2023 Open Until Filled: Yes Target Hire Date: 8/19/2024 Position Highlights: The Wyant College of Optical Sciences (OSC) at the University of Arizona invites applications for tenure/tenure-track faculty positions at all levels in the general area of Optical Engineering. We encourage applications from researchers whose expertise will complement or strengthen current efforts at the Wyant College and across the University of Arizona. We welcome and encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here. Note: The Target Hire Date has been updated to "8/19/2024". The University is located in Tucson, a vibrant city in the US Southwest. For more information regarding the University and Tucson, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences is world-renowned for the breadth and depth of its research and education programs. The college’s Optical Engineering program is a major research area and core of our undergraduate program with a broad scope of activity and interests. Areas include, but are not limited to: Innovations in optical engineering (e.g., precision optical fabrication techniques, optical system design methods, optical metrology, opto-mechanical engineering) Novel design of high-performance imaging and non-imaging systems Optical materials and metamaterials, biomedical optics and instrumentation AR/VR technologies, optics for astronomy and space exploration, infrared systems, hyperspectral imaging, remote sensing and lidar The position is not limited to these areas; applicants in other fields of optical engineering are encouraged to apply. The college has received philanthropic support to create endowed chairs; positions are open at all levels, with opportunities for nine Endowed Chairs as noted. Jean M. Bennett Optica Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences Thomas R. Brown Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences Nelson E. Claytor Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences Robert M. Edmund Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences John B. Hayes Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences Bahram Jalali Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences Jack Lee Jewell Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences William F. and Helen M. Reynolds Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences Robert R. Shannon Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences The successful candidate will develop an independent research program, with synergy to current OSC programs and cross-disciplinary collaboration across the university. The Optical Engineering group maintains strong linkages with Astronomy, Space Optical Systems, Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, and Medical Imaging. Joint appointments across departments and colleges are possible. Experience in private-sector enterprises can be valuable. The University of Arizona is located in Tucson, a vibrant city in the Southwest. For more information regarding the University and Tucson, please click here. Duties and Responsibilities: Candidates should demonstrate excellence in research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Duties include: Cultivating a world-renowned research program Establishing a strong record of student mentorship and teaching Participating in undergraduate and graduate education Participating in service and outreach for the College For private sector or government laboratory applicants, a lack of proven teaching or extramural research funding can be addressed with other credentials demonstrating strong communication skills and leadership. We seek an individual who can mentor a diverse group of students and colleagues and develop novel courses aligned with their expertise, as well as teaching our core curriculum.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Optics, Physical Sciences, Engineering or related fields All levels of expertise from early career through senior faculty are encouraged to apply Preferred Qualifications Experience and leadership roles in post-doctoral research, and teaching and industrial experience in optics is desirable Experience in private-sector enterprises can be a valuable candidate asset Rank : To be Determined Tenure Information : Tenure Track (T/TE) FLSA : Exempt Full Time/Part Time : Full Time Hours : 40 per week Job FTE : 1.0 Work Calendar : Academic Job Category : Faculty Benefits Eligible : Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay : DOE-Salary commensurate with experience Compensation Type : Salary at 1.0 FTE Background Check : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies : Multiple Vacancies Documents Needed to Apply : Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant Please upload the following documents with your application: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (including publications and names/contact information for three references) Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research Interests Documents 3-4 may be uploaded into the additional document sections. Contact Information for Candidates: Search Committee Chair: Dr. Hong Hua, hhua@optics.arizona.edu

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