Assistant or Associate Professor of Experimental High Energy Physics

Position Description

The Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of
Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty position in
experimental High-Energy Physics (HEP). Qualified applicants in all areas of
experimental HEP are encouraged to apply. The appointment is expected to begin in
August 2027, at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Salary will be competitive
and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The teaching load in the
department is one course per semester.

The OU HEP group contributes to the ATLAS experiment, and has extensive experience in
silicon strip and pixel detector technology, and is participating in the high-luminosity
upgrade of the ATLAS detector and muon collider R&D. OU is a Carnegie-R1
comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research,
and community engagement. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just
outside Oklahoma City.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in physics, or a
related area, and a record of research accomplishments in experimental HEP.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should also possess the potential to teach
effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels and a willingness to contribute to
a friendly and supportive work environment.

Applicants must apply for this position online at https://apply.interfolio.com/193146.
Applications should
include:

• a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
• a description of past research and future plans (4 pages maximum)
• a description of past teaching and/or future plans (2 pages maximum)
• a cover letter (2 pages maximum)
• confidential letters of recommendation (3)

Contact Person and Application Review Date:
The review of complete applications (including reference letters) will begin after
November 14, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

For further inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, John Stupak:
john.stupak@ou.edu

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. Individuals with
disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. https://www.ou.edu/eoo.