Arizona State University (ASU) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Physics.
About the Department of Physics:
The Department of Physics, housed in the Division of Natural Sciences within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is among ASU’s most distinguished units and is a leader in research and educational initiatives in biological and soft matter physics, nanoscience and materials physics, cosmology, particle physics and astrophysics, and physics education. A vibrant community of scholars, teachers, and professionals, the ASU Physics Department has 56 teaching faculty, including 45 tenured and tenure-track, who serve almost 9400 enrolled undergraduates, 845 physics undergraduate majors, and 110 PhD and MS students. ASU Physics plays a critical role in ASU’s educational mission. The unit has evolved over the years in response to the needs of students, pioneering new degrees and online programs, and engaging in cross-cutting interdisciplinary research. We invite potential applicants to learn more about the Department of Physics by visiting https://physics.asu.edu .
The Chair of the Department of Physics will lead a unit with a broad, ambitious, and impactful vision. The successful Chair will be a world-class scientist with demonstrated leadership ability, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong track record of funding, with a commitment to teaching innovation, and an interest in engaging with external stakeholders. The Chair will have a vision for the future of the ASU Department of Physics as a leader in its field, and a leadership plan that aligns with the University Charter’s goals.
About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national, and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large, curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.
About Arizona State University:
Arizona State University exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves.
ASU is a leading public university and member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). ASU is widely recognized as one of the fastest-growing US research universities, and ranked as #1 Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report eleven years in a row. ASU is leading a bold reinvention of higher education as the New American University. The university’s location within the large and fast-growing Phoenix metro region provides a rich context for research and community engagement around issues of physical sciences and engineering. We invite potential applicants to learn more about Arizona State University by visiting https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/.
