Assistant Professor of Physics

The Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics beginning fall 2025.

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with existing quantum and AMO research at UW-Madison, within the Wisconsin Quantum Institute (WQI) and the HQAN and Q-NEXT quantum centers, and with external research centers. The Department of Physics has a strong experimental AMO physics group with experiments on quantum manipulations of neutral atoms, quantum sensors, and quantum optics, plus closely related theoretical and experimental efforts in quantum devices including quantum dots and superconductors. Candidates must have a proven track record of innovation and high-impact research and are expected to build a vigorous, well-funded research program with an international profile.

The education we provide in the College of Letters & Science is a solid foundation upon which our graduates build remarkable careers, become leaders in their communities, and live as informed and thoughtful citizens who positively impact the world. L&S is integral to the undergraduate education mission of UW-Madison, offering 65 majors, comprising 39 academic departments, and delivering 65% of all teaching at UW-Madison. Teaching excellence does not just happen. Excellence is the result of intentional actions by academic departments and individual instructors.

The candidate will be expected to perform teaching at all levels. Undergraduate and graduate classroom and individual instruction as well as supervision of graduate thesis research are required. Candidate will be expected to conduct high-impact scholarly research as well as provide service to the department, college, university and academic community nationally and/or internationally.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
PhD in physics with specialization in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics is required by the start of the appointment.

A minimum of 1 year of postdoctoral research in experimental AMO physics required by the start of the appointment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

AUGUST 18, 2025

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging. There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones. We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity. In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 303975. Applications must be received through UW- Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit the following 4 items:
1. a letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae with list of publications,
3. a teaching and mentoring statement,
4. a research statement.

Candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three references; each reference will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.

For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:55pm on December 5, 2024. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of application materials must be created by the applicant that may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Mark Saffman
msaffman@wisc.edu
608-262-4526
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Assistant Professor(FA040)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PHYSICS/PHYSICS

Faculty

303975-FA