The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee (UT) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Theoretical Nuclear Physics. Candidates should have a PhD in Physics or another field closely related to Physics. The candidate is expected to have a strong research record in Theoretical Nuclear Physics and is expected to develop a first-class, externally funded research program, to provide training for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and to contribute to the teaching mission of the department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A strong interest in interacting with ongoing research programs at UT, particularly in low-energy nuclear physics, is desirable. This appointment is expected to begin August 1, 2014. The areas of research in Nuclear Physics developed in the department include nuclear structure and reactions, fundamental neutron physics, nuclear astrophysics, relativistic heavy ion collisions, as well as the use of state-of-the-art computational techniques.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is Tennessee’s flagship research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. It benefits greatly from available computational resources such as its Kraken supercomputer and its close proximity to unique research facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, including the Joint Institutes for Nuclear Physics and Applications, Computational Sciences, and Neutron Sciences. The campus is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the country with easy access to miles of inland waterways, pristine state and national parks, diverse cultural opportunities, and a blend of convenient urban and rural living settings. The University welcomes and honors people of all races, creeds, cultures, and sexual orientations, and values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity.

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in Physics or another field closely related to Physics Strong research record in Theoretical Nuclear Physics

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants should create account and upload a CV, list of publications, a description of research and teaching experience, and of the proposed research program, and also arrange for at least three confidential letters of reference to be submitted via instructions in Interfolio. Only electronic applications will be considered and acceptable file formats are .pdf or .doc. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

ONLINE APPLICATION http://apply.interfolio.com/22685