Physicist (Assistant Professor) - EXCEPTED SERVICE

This is a Full-Time Faculty Tenure-Track appointment in the Excepted Service, with an initial term not-to exceed 06/2029. Reappointments to additional one or two year terms are possible. If Tenure is achieved (after four to six years), employment will be made permanent, provided a satisfactory performance appraisal is received annually.

As a Physicist (Assistant Professor), you will: Be responsible for the development and conduct of educational courses and programs within the department, in particular teaching courses in Physics. Be responsible for conducting research, instruction and academic counseling of Midshipmen and assuming a share of departmental and other academic responsibilities. The Ideal Candidate for this position is a highly motivated and experienced professional possessing a Doctorate degree in Physics and experience teaching freshman-level, calculus-based undergraduate physics courses.

Highly Desirable: Experience with computer programing and computer languages such as Python, “or equivalent” example: Adjunct work at a college campus, temporary replacement. Can be accumulated multiple years as faculty at various institutions. Either as a total of 10 months of work (like most schools) or a minimum of 4, 3 credit courses.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Physics (Assistant Professor)on Experience, you must have: Experience teaching freshman-level, calculus-based Physics courses in a college or university, other that as part of a teaching assistantship. Experience in experimental and nuclear physics is preferred. You cannot qualify for this position on Education alone, you must have experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplished work. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

Developing Others: Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal. Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement.

Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.