Appalachian State University
Assistant/Associate Professor
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, United States, 28607
Overview
Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure Status: Tenure Track Provide Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor Position Number: 017131 VISA Sponsorship: VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department: Physics & Astronomy - 250700 Working Location (City, State): Boone, NC Position Summary Information
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. 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. Type of Position
Full Time Position Appointment Type
1.0 Number Of Months Per Year
9 Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2026 Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) ABD Description:
ABD
with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application consists of and must be attached: 1) Cover Letter/Letter of Interest 2) Curriculum Vitae 3) List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information Included 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy 5) Statement of Research Interests UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. Posting Date
09/24/2025 Open Until Filled
Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins
10/15/2025 Search Chair Name
Chris Thaxton Search Chair Email
thaxtoncs@appstate.edu Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52155 Posting Number
FA00522P
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Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure Status: Tenure Track Provide Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor Position Number: 017131 VISA Sponsorship: VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department: Physics & Astronomy - 250700 Working Location (City, State): Boone, NC Position Summary Information
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. 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. Type of Position
Full Time Position Appointment Type
1.0 Number Of Months Per Year
9 Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2026 Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) ABD Description:
ABD
with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application consists of and must be attached: 1) Cover Letter/Letter of Interest 2) Curriculum Vitae 3) List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information Included 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy 5) Statement of Research Interests UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. Posting Date
09/24/2025 Open Until Filled
Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins
10/15/2025 Search Chair Name
Chris Thaxton Search Chair Email
thaxtoncs@appstate.edu Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52155 Posting Number
FA00522P
#J-18808-Ljbffr