Dynamic Chair of Physics Department

University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for Chair of the Physics Department. The chair will lead a diverse, growing department with strengths across experimental, computational, and theoretical physics.

The successful candidate will be an active researcher with a vision for developing research initiatives, strengthening collaborations with national labs, and guiding undergraduate and graduate programs, while promoting inclusive excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline appropriate for the Department of Physics.
• Current academic rank of tenured full professor (or equivalent rank).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent record of program, people, time, and financial management.
• Outstanding record of research, mentoring, and teaching.
• Commitment to collaboration and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Physics Department and advance research initiatives.
• Oversee academic programs, budgeting and personnel.
• Foster collaborations with national labs and interdisciplinary programs.
• Support student success and inclusive excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Teaching

Fundraising

Collaborative

Education

PhD in Physics

Tenured full professor

Job description

The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for Chair of the Physics Department. The chair will lead a diverse, growing department with strengths across experimental, computational, and theoretical physics.

The successful candidate will be an active researcher with a vision for developing research initiatives, strengthening collaborations with national labs, and guiding undergraduate and graduate programs, while promoting inclusive excellence.