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Global Professor (Tianjin, CHN)

Company:
The University of Arizona
Job Location:
Tucson, 85724
Category:
Physics
Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req21134

Department: Physics

Location: Outside of US

Address: Tianjin CHN

Position Highlights

We seek a new faculty member in Physics to join our growing team of Global Professors at the UA-HEBUT Arizona College of Technology, which includes partner programs in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Sciences and Engineering. We offer extremely competitive salary, free housing at HEBUT for faculty and family, and annual roundtrip airfare for faculty.

Our program allows students to earn a joint B.S. in Applied Physics from both universities in four years, entirely in residence at HEBUT. The Global Professor will receive complete course materials and training from experienced instructors at the home department in Tucson, in preparation for joining the faculty in Tianjin in Fall 2025. The expected teaching load is two to three courses per semester, taught entirely in English. This is a unique and well-compensated opportunity to build a new program in Applied Physics, in collaboration with faculty from the partner programs.

Early-career applicants should have expertise in teaching introductory physics, and later-career applicants should have additional expertise in a broad range of advanced undergraduate courses. In addition to being a faculty member of the UA, the Global Professor will also be a faculty member of UA's partner university, HEBUT. As such, the job holder will be bound by the rules and regulations of both institutions and countries and must be able to qualify for, and obtain, a Chinese visa which will be sponsored by the partner university.

HEBUT is well equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, in a brand-new facility constructed exclusively for the joint college.

There is no deadline for application, and applicants will be reviewed until the position is filled. Projected hire date is January 2025, with one semester of training in Tucson, followed by residence in HEBUT beginning September 2025. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; and more. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please visit http://www.whyua.arizona.edu/.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

The University of Arizona (UA) Physics Department and Hebei Institute of Technology (HEBUT) in Tianjin, China developed a B.S. dual degree program in Applied Physics that began in 2021 and has experienced vigorous enrollment growth each year. In addition to being a faculty member of the UA, the Global Professor will also be a faculty member of UA's partner university, HEBUT. As such, the job holder will be bound by the rules and regulations of both institutions and countries. In addition, the job holder must be able to qualify for, and obtain, a Chinese visa which will be sponsored by the partner university.

Duties of the Global Professor include:

  • Collaborate with UA and HEBUT faculty to develop a
    program that leverages existing strengths on both campuses.
  • Teach
    five to six physics courses per year in English to HEBUT-based
    undergraduate students.
  • Assist the UA Department of Physics in hiring
    other HEBUT-based faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics or related
    field. MS with extensive teaching experience can be considered in special
    cases.
  • Prior experience in Physics instruction, either at
    the introductory or advanced undergraduate level.
  • Demonstrated experience inspiring, engaging, and
    motivating students.
  • Must
    be able to qualify for, and obtain, a Chinese visa which will be sponsored by
    the partner university

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in course design and development at the college/university level.
  • Early-career applicants should have expertise in teaching introductory physics, and later-career applicants should have additional expertise in a broad range of advanced undergraduate courses.

Rank: Professor

Tenure Information

Global (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Questions or inquiries may be directed to:

Prof. Srinivas Manne

(smanne@arizona.edu)

Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics

or

Prof. Charles Wolgemuth

(wolg@arizona.edu)

Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Physics

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please include the following for your application materials:
* Cover letter (Must include a description of background, experience, and interest in position.)
* CV
* Statement of Teaching Philosophy
* List of physics course titles previously taught by candidate
* Contact information (name, email address, phone number) of four (4) professional references
  • In addition to a competitive salary, stipend includes one round trip per year to U.S.
  • Cost-free housing is made available to faculty on the HEBUT campus.
  • Faculty will spend four months in training at the UA home campus (Tucson AZ) before assuming their position at HEBUT.

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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