Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Vacancy #28F166

The Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography invites applications to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2008. A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required. We seek an individual with expertise in fluid physics and/or computational fluid dynamics who can collaborate with members of the university’s Center for Marine Science. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in physics and physical oceanography, and demonstrate potential for establishing an active, externally-funded research program involving undergraduates and masters-level students. UNC Wilmington has nearly 12,000 students, and is rated one of the top 10 public universities in the south by US News and World Report. The University occupies a spacious campus in southeastern North Carolina, near the historic district of Wilmington and five miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Additional information regarding the Department can be found at http://www.uncw.edu/phy; more on the Center for Marine Science appears at http://www.uncw.edu/cmsr. To apply, please complete the online application process available from http://consensus.uncw.edu.A letter of application, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, brief synopsis of research plans, and contact information for three professional references should be attached to the online application – not e-mailed or mailed.Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Questions concerning the position or application process may be directed to Dr. John Morrison at 910-962-2333.

UNC Wilmington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.