Physics and Astronomy (Quantum Information Science and Engineering), Tenure-Track Faculty Job at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

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  • Middle Tennessee State University
  • Murfreesboro, TN

Job Description

Physics and Astronomy (Quantum Information Science and Engineering), Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Number: FAC534

Work Type: Tenure-Track

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Categories: Sciences

Job Title

Physics and Astronomy (Quantum Information Science and Engineering), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Physics and Astronomy

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#156050) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.

We seek candidates with expertise in theoretical, computational, or experimental studies of Quantum Information Science and Engineering, including:

  • Quantum photonics
  • Quantum sensing
  • Quantum control
  • Quantum networking
  • Quantum computing
  • Quantum materials
The successful candidate should have a passion for research and teaching and must submit a plan for establishing an active research program that fully engages undergraduates. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with graduate students in our Computational Science and Data Science PhD programs and will be expected to participate in our newly launched Quantum Science Initiative.

MTSU is an R2 university with a strong emphasis on research. The Physics & Astronomy faculty consists of NSF CAREER award winners, as well as faculty funded through traditional sources such as NSF, DOE, and NASA, including Fulbright and KITP Scholars. The department offers a B.S. in physics with concentrations in professional physics, quantum science and computing, applied physics, physics teaching, and astronomy. To learn more about the department, please visit

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Education

A terminal degree in physics or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with a proven track record for mentoring women and minorities will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application. NOTE : The research statement must include a plan for establishing an active research program that fully engages undergraduates.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Nathaniel Smith at Nat.Smith@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 11/18/2024

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