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Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Materials Growth, Materials Science Cluster
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Position Number: 5484621
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Science - Chemistry

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Materials Growth, Materials Science Cluster
Arts and Sciences

Location: Waco
Open Date: Aug 01, 2024
Deadline: Oct 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position within the College of Arts & Sciences at the Assistant Professor level effective Fall 2025. We are searching for a collaborative faculty member with research experience in Materials Growth, as part of a multi-year Materials Science Cluster initiative.

We are particularly interested in candidates with complementary capabilities to synthesize and grow condensed phases of bulk to low dimensional materials at all length-scales. The current focus is semiconductors and quantum technology, with an emphasis on developing experimental and computational research capabilities that will be adaptable to future research endeavors.

This position will be located in either the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry or the Department of Physics, depending on suitability and interest.

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
Successful candidates should possess an earned doctorate with post-doctoral experience preferred, have a sustained record of research accomplishment, and have evidence of the potential to generate extramural funding commensurate with their career stage. Applicants should be interested in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, providing research mentorship, developing and maintaining an externally-funded research program, and contributing to our doctoral programs.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/146749

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

A cover letter of application,
A statement describing their research agenda and funding goals,
An updated curriculum vitae
A copy of the transcript from the highest-degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application),
A statement of teaching goals and experience, and
The contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation.

Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a required, self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will need to provide official transcripts. Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central time on 10/31/2024. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Julia Chan (Julia_Chan@baylor.edu), search committee chair.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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