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Assistant Professor Materials Science

Assistant Professor Materials Science

Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Assistant Professor Materials Science

Job ID : 291239

Location : Statesboro, Georgia

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral / R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical / urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here : https : / / president.georgiasouthern.edu / performance-excellence / mission-values /

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus

1332 Southern Drive

Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics. The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics offers three Bachelor of Science degrees. The first is a major in Physics, offering five new concentrations in General Physics, Nanoscience, Quantum Information, Medical Physics, and Industrial Physics. The other two are ACS-certified with majors in Chemistry and Biochemistry. The department offers a Ph.D. in Materials Science as well as a Master of Science in Applied Physical Science with concentrations in materials and coatings science and chemical and biochemical science. The department participates in the Ph.D. in Environmental Science program housed within the College of Science and Mathematics. The Department is rapidly increasing its externally funded research activities. The department houses the Center for Advanced Materials Science and participates in two core research laboratories including the Advanced Materials Core Research Laboratory. Our research space is housed in different buildings, including dedicated teaching and research laboratories on the Statesboro campus and on the Armstrong campus in Savannah. The department comprises 51 faculty with 39 on the tenure track, 12 on non-tenure track, one visiting faculty, and seven full-time staff.

The faculty focus on providing high-quality, student-centered undergraduate and graduate education. This strategy prepares students for careers in industry, government positions, and graduate school, as well as careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and science education. The department is committed to graduate and undergraduate research, with most undergraduate majors participating, thus furthering their preparedness for post-baccalaureate studies in many fields. A hallmark of this department is faculty mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. Information describing the Department, the Center for Advanced Materials Science, the Core Research Laboratories, and its faculty can be found at https : / / www.georgiasouthern.edu / colleges / science-mathematics / departments / biochemistry-chemistry-physics

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor position requires teaching, scholarship and service. The position is an academic 10 month tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications :

  • Earned Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a field of science or engineering with research that emphasizes materials science (such as Physics or Materials Science) or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Physics or Materials Science, by August 1, 2026.
  • Academic background to teach courses in Materials Science (MATS) and Physics (PHYS).
  • Commitment to teaching excellence in the undergraduate and graduate classroom.
  • Ability to develop an externally funded research program in the area of materials science that fully engages both graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Research specialization in an area of materials science (for example, solid state, semiconductor, polymeric materials, bio- or renewable materials, nanophotonic and plasmonic metamaterials).
  • Willingness to support our current graduate programs as well as our future growth of graduate programs.
  • Ability to work with a variety of populations.
  • Effective written and spoken communication skills
  • Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
  • Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and producing research / creative activities appropriate to the discipline.
  • Participation and support of the activities and the mission of the Center for Advanced Materials Science.

Preferred Qualifications

Considerations may be given to candidates who have :

  • Post-doctoral experience
  • Teaching experience
  • Proposed Salary

    Commensurate with experience.

    This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

    Required Documents to Attach

    A complete application (as a single pdf file) consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above, a curriculum vitae, photocopies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages), a description of proposed research (up to 3 pages, start-up proposal with justification, and the contact information of at least 3 professional references (name, address, telephone number, and email address).

    In addition, three letters of recommendation are to be uploaded directly from the references as a pdf document to the Careers portal. Other documentation may be requested.

    Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    ABILITIES

    Consistently exhibit engaging customer service

    Ability to support various constituencies served by the University

    Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and / or applications as required for specific position

    KNOWLEDGE

    Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

    SKILLS

    Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

    Apply Before Date

    Open Until Filled

    Screening of applications begins December 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

    Contact Information

    Dr. Maxim Durach

    mdurach@georgiasouthern.edu

    912-478-0575

    USG Core Values

    The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

    Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

    Conditions of Employment

    All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

    Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

    Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

    Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

    Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    More information about the institution is available through http : / / www.georgiasouthern.edu or https : / / www.georgiasouthern.edu / colleges / science-mathematics / departments / biochemistry-chemistry-physics . The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources : (912) 478-6947.

    Other Information

    This is not a supervisory position.

    This position will not be required to drive.

    This role is not considered a position of trust.

    Background Check

    Standard + Education

    To apply, visit https : / / careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu / psp / careers / CAREERS / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=291239&PostingSeq=1

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