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Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications.
United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill
104 Airport Dr (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2024
Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Applied Physical Sciences - 318100
Posting Open Date 10/11/2024
Application Deadline 12/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID FAC0005315
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications.
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2025
Position Information


Be a Tar Heel!
The Department of Applied Physical Sciences ( APS) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. This position is one part of an ongoing multi-year plan to grow the Department of Applied Physical Sciences. The position is in the broadly defined area of materials science and engineering. Particular themes of interest include, but are not limited to, energy production and storage, and membrane and water purification technologies. We welcome applicants with an experimental and/or computational background.

The goal of APS is to bridge fundamental and applied research to address society's most challenging problems in the physical sciences and life sciences while also seeking to expand diversity in those who practice science and engineering. To achieve these goals, APS partners with all STEM and Health Affairs departments to establish team-based research, education, and entrepreneurship. This hiring initiative continues a strategy to build a department that values interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to solve urgent societal challenges.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Applied Physical Sciences ( APS) lives in the collaborative space between science and engineering, combining knowledge and discovery with an engineering mindset, team-based science, and entrepreneurship to address real-world problems. Organized around 'Ideas to Impacts,' the Department unites with campus themes in health, water and energy to help Carolina continue to be a leader in science innovation and the application of knowledge. Launched in 2013, the department of Applied Physical Sciences is the first new science department in the College of Arts and Sciences in nearly 40 years. Including the Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory ( CHANL), the graduate program in materials science, and the undergraduate program in applied sciences, APS has united numerous scientific entities on campus to further its mission of finding interdisciplinary solutions to real-world problems. Its newest endeavor, BeAM (Be A Maker), is a University-wide initiative that incorporates Making into research, education, and entrepreneurship. BeAM is comprised of several spaces, including a makerspace in Hanes Art Center, Carmichael Residence Hall, and a 3,400 square foot Makerspace in Murray Hall, all of which serve the entire UNC community.
Position Summary
This Assistant Professor position will be responsible for research, teaching a 1:1 course load, and service to the department and campus.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions
There is a one-page limit for teaching philosophy. Teaching evaluations are not required. Please provide a research statement of fewer than 6 pages. The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the deadline but applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible.
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289599
Department Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Nicolas Pegard, Assistant Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email apssearch@unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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