Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor of Optics and Photonics

The Opportunity

CREOL The College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for multiple full-time 9-month faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-earning) Associate Professor or Professor (tenured) in the area of optics and photonics. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: Space Photonics Quantum Photonics Lasers Directed Energy Advanced Imaging and Optical Materials. This search is tied to a major strategic investment by the University of Central Florida in Science Engineering and Technology.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish a top-quality vigorous highly visible research program teach and mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to service in the institution and profession. CREOL is one the worlds foremost institutions for research and education in optics and photonic science and engineering. The college offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in optics and photonics and a B.S. degree in photonic science and engineering. The faculty engage in fundamental and applied research and education in lasers optical fibers semiconductor and integrated photonic devices nonlinear and quantum optics imaging sensing and addition the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the College of Sciences provide rich opportunities for collaboration. For more information visit .

UCF has been consistently ranked highly among Best Global Universities for Optics by various agencies such as U.S. News & World Report. Located in Orlando Florida UCF is classified as a Very High Research Activity (R1) university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a diverse student body of more than 70000 students UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. The university offers more than 240 degree programs. UCF is committed to diversity and was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2019. For the fifth consecutive year UCF has been recognized among the nations most innovative universities according to U.S. News & World Report while Kiplingers and The Princeton Review have ranked UCF as one of the nations best values for a college education. For more information visit .

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in optics or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment.

• Applicants must demonstrate strong research experience with a high record of scholarly publications.

To obtain tenure upon hire the selected candidate(s) must have a demonstrated record of teaching research and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in photonics research and education.

• A successful record of submitting proposals for research funding.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website In addition to the online application interested candidates should upload the following:

• A curriculum vitae.

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

• Statement of research and teaching plans

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Katie Connolly HR Coordinator III at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as Open until filled may close at any time without notice. As such we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds post-doctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.

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