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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT",sans-serif">Tenure-Track Faculty Position<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT",sans-serif">in Experimental Nuclear Physics/JLab Bridge Position<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT",sans-serif">Department of Physics, Virginia Tech<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">The Department of Physics at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track assistant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">professor position in the area of experimental nuclear physics. The initial appointment, for a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">period up to five years, will be in partnership with the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Facility (JLab) through the bridge program. This appointment carries release time of 50%<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">(teaching/service) for up to the first five years in order to expedite research efforts at Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Tech and Jefferson Lab. We are seeking an individual with a primary interest in the physics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">program of hadronic and nuclear physics conducted at Jefferson Lab and potentially in the future<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">at the proposed Electron Ion Collider. The successful individual will be expected to build a strong<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">research program that will enhance the current programs at Virginia Tech and Jefferson Lab.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Work will be performed both at the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, VA and at JLab in<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Newport News, VA and it will require occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">The Virginia Tech Physics department has existing experimental research strengths in nucleon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">structure physics, weak interaction physics, neutrino physics, and heavy-flavor physics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Virginia Tech and the College of Science. Our<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">these values. The department of Physics seeks candidates whose research, teaching or service has<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field by appointment start date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Postdoctoral experience is preferred. The successful candidates will be expected to establish a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">vigorous research program, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, continue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">development of scholarly activities and professional capabilities, and participate in department,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">college, and university governance. Questions regarding the position can be directed to the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Search Committee at
<a href="mailto:npsearch2019@phys.vt.edu">npsearch2019@phys.vt.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Candidates should apply at
<a href="https://jobs.vt.edu/">https://jobs.vt.edu/</a> (#511673). The application package must include a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">cover letter, curriculum vitae with a publication list, a research statement, a brief statement of<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">teaching philosophy, and a statement of any previous activities aimed at expanding the diversity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">and/or mentoring of minorities, women, or members of other underrepresented groups as well as<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">how the applicant will further Virginia Tech’s commitment to build a culturally diverse<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">educational environment (http://www.inclusive.vt.edu/). Applicants should arrange for at least<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">three letters of recommendation to be directly emailed to npsearch2019@phys.vt.edu. As part of<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">the hiring process, the successful applicant must pass a criminal background check. To ensure full<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">consideration, complete applications should be received by December 1, 2019. The expected<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">starting date is August 10, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">on any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">the Office for Equity and Accessibility at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Individuals with disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Mrs. Jacqueline Woodyard,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",sans-serif">Physics Department, (540) 231-7566, or call TTY 1-800-828-1120 by the application deadline.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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