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Pensacola, FL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at(voice) or(TTY). EVerify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.

Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: . For assistance contact UWF Human Resources ator .

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Position Number:106000Position Title (Classification Title):Chairperson 106000Working Title:Physics Department ChairJob Summary:The Department of Physics at the University of West Florida (UWF) in Pensacola Florida invites applications for a Department Chair position (Position # 106000 to begin August 2025. The Chair position is a fulltime 9month tenured appointment with a summer supplement at the rank of associate professor or full professor with a teaching load of two courses per semester (fall and spring). The ideal candidate will be an experienced faculty member with demonstrated leadership and administrative skills an established record of scholarly research and evidence of commitment to student success. The Department Chair is expected to provide leadership in shaping and growing the Department of Physics which includes faculty and staff development faculty mentoring strategic planning and student recruitment and success initiatives. The Chair will report to the Dean of the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. The Department offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Physics including a specialization in Engineering Physics. The Department also offers a B.A. in Physics Teaching as part of the UWFTEACH programs.

The successful Chair candidate is expected to provide strong leadership teach undergraduate physics courses and maintain a productive research agenda incorporating undergraduate research mentorship and perform service duties that contribute to the success of the department and the mission of the university. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Physics or an equivalent degree in a closely related discipline from an accredited institution with a strong commitment to teaching academic research and service. We encourage applications from all research areas in Physics and Astronomy with a strong preference to research in photonics.DepartmentPhysicsFLSA:ExemptMinimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution and strong commitment to teaching academic research and service.Position Qualifications:Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution and strong commitment to teaching academic research and service.Preferred Qualifications PhD in Physics or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution
Evidence of leadership and administrative skills in an academic setting
Evidence of commitment to student success
A strong record of scholarly accomplishments including publications and external fundingPhysical Demands:
  • Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat cold noise dust dirt chemicals etc. but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts bruises etc.
  • Impact of Deadlines:Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume seasonal and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
  • Standing: Daily
  • Walking:Daily
  • Sitting:Daily
  • Reaching with hands and arms:Daily
  • Climbing or balancing:Never
  • Stooping:Occasionally
  • Use of hands to handle objects:Daily
  • Lifting up to 10lbs:Frequently
  • Lifting up to 25lbs:Occasionally
  • Lifting over 25lbs:Occasionally
  • Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally:Daily
  • Hearing as perceive sound by ear:Daily
  • Vision as distinguish colors & depth:Daily
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:
  • This position requires a criminal background screen.
Number of Vacancies1Work Hours8:00 am 5:00 pmFTE1.0Salary RangeSalary is commensurate with qualificationsPay BasisAnnuallyPreferred Response Date:01/31/2025Special Instructions to Applicants:Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: . Applicants are required to attach a cv letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance please contact Human Resources ator email

Candidates are required to attach the following:
Letter of application addressing interest in the position and qualifications including details about leadership philosophy and relevant administrative experience.
Curriculum vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Statement of research interests and plans including how your research will support undergraduate students.
Three letters of recommendation

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