Job Description

Assistant or Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy - Experimental High Energy Physics

The Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty position in experimental High-Energy Physics (HEP). Qualified applicants in all areas of experimental HEP are encouraged to apply. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2027, at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The teaching load in the department is one course per semester.

The OU HEP group contributes to the ATLAS experiment, and has extensive experience in silicon strip and pixel detector technology, and is participating in the high-luminosity upgrade of the ATLAS detector and muon collider R&D. OU is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in physics, or a related area, and a record of research accomplishments in experimental HEP.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should also possess the potential to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels and a willingness to contribute to a friendly and supportive work environment.

Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply for this position online at https://apply.interfolio.com/193146.

Applications should include:
• a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
• a description of past research and future plans (4 pages maximum)
• a description of past teaching and/or future plans (2 pages maximum)
• a cover letter (2 pages maximum)
• confidential letters of recommendation (3)

Contact Person and Application Review Date:
The review of complete applications (including reference letters) will begin after November 14, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

For further inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, John Stupak: [email protected]

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. http://www.ou.edu/eoo.