Associate​/Full Professor; Tenure

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences (OSC) at the University of Arizona invites applications from exceptional scientists and engineers for the William

F. and Helen M. Reynolds Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences, a tenure/tenure-track faculty position in the general area of Optical Engineering. We envision hiring at the full or associate professor rank for this endowed chair position. Applicants may also be considered for a non-chaired tenure-track assistant professor position.

We encourage applications from researchers whose expertise and interests will complement or strengthen current efforts at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences and across the University of Arizona. The Wyant College of Optical Sciences seeks to create a supportive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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The Wyant College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona is world-renowned forthe breadth and depth of its research and education programs. The college’sOptical Engineering program is one of four major research areas and the core ofour undergraduate program with a broad scope of activity and interests.

These range from innovations in broad areas of optical engineering (e.g.precision optical fabrication techniques, optical system design methods,optical metrology, opto-mechanical engineering), novel design ofhigh-performance imaging and non-imaging systems, optical materials and metamaterials, biomedical optics and instrumentation, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies, optics for astronomy and space exploration,infrared systems, hyperspectral imaging, remote sensing and lidar. The position is not limited to these areas and applicants in other fields of optical engineering are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will develop their own independent research program tobroaden the capabilities of the College but also find synergy with current

Wyant College of Optical Sciences research programs and benefit from the vibrant cross-disciplinary research culture at the University of Arizona. The Optical Engineering group enjoys particularly strong linkages with Astronomy,Space Optical Systems, Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, and Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences. Joint appointments in the various departments across multiple colleges are also possible.
Experience inprivate-sector enterprises can be a valuable candidate asset. The Wyant Collegeof Optical Sciences, and the Optical Engineering group in particular, enjoy strong engagement with private-sector stakeholders addressing previously unknown challenges and intellectual opportunities encountered while advancing cutting edge technologies to the market.

Candidates for this tenure/tenure-track position should demonstrate a commitment to excellence both in research in their field and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Duties include:

• Cultivating a world-renowned research program.
• Establishing a strong record of student mentorship and teaching.
• Participating in both undergraduate and graduate education.
• Participating in service and outreach for the College.

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