Job Description

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Full or Associate Professor of Physics
Department of Physics, University of Vermont

The Department of Physics in the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Vermont (UVM) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Professor (with tenure), or Associate Professor (tenure-track or with tenure) with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2027.

We seek an accomplished scholar with a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field and a distinguished record of research, teaching, mentorship, and externally funded scholarship. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in interdisciplinary research, the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses, and experience mentoring graduate students. Candidates must have strong potential to build new collaborative teams and synergies at the intersections of current areas of research and scholarly strength at the University.

The successful candidate will strengthen the department’s research programs in condensed matter physics and biophysics, with preference given to applicants whose expertise includes computational semiconductor materials and physics. Outstanding candidates demonstrating an ability to lead interdisciplinary research efforts in semiconductor science or related topics may be eligible for an endowed professorship.

Responsibilities

Maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program.
Facilitate building highly collaborative interdisciplinary research team.
Teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses.
Mentor undergraduate, M.S., Ph.D. students, and postdocs.
Contribute to departmental, university, and professional service.

About the Department and University

The Department of Physics offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs within a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment. Faculty engage in research partnerships across the university, including collaborations with other departments within the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, the Larner College of Medicine, other academic units, research centers and institutes, and local industry including GlobalFoundries.

The University of Vermont is an R1 doctoral research university committed to academic excellence, innovation, and student success. The University sits within the United States Economic Development Administration Vermont Gallium Nitride (V-GaN) Tech Hub, focused on design, manufacture, and commercialization of GaN wide bandgap semiconductor technology.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

Location

Located on the shores of Lake Champlain, Burlington, Vermont offers an exceptional quality of life, a vibrant cultural community, and year-round outdoor recreation. Burlington is within easy reach of Montreal and Boston and is served by Burlington International Airport.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin December 14, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must apply online at uvmjobs.com (Position #006098) and submit the following documents:
Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
Curriculum vitae
Research statement (maximum 4 pages)
Teaching statement (maximum 2 pages)
Statement describing contributions to UVM’s Our Common Ground values through teaching, mentoring, research, and service (maximum 1 page)
Contact information for three professional references
Reference letters will be requested only from candidates selected for interview. For all applicants, employment is subject to a successful background check. For more information about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dennis Clougherty at [email protected].

Salary

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The anticipated nine-month salary range is $125,000-$150,000 depending on rank and experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.