Klein Distinguished Professor in Optical Science - University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Charlotte, NC)
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a Klein Distinguished Professor in Optical Science
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Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
The Position:
The Department of Physics and Optical Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for the endowed Klein Distinguished Professor in Optical Science. This position is for an internationally recognized researcher with a demonstrated record of scholarship and leadership in applied optics. Candidates must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in physics, optics, or a closely related field. The position is available at either the associate professor rank (“Distinguished Scholar”) or the full professor rank (“Distinguished Professor”).
The selected candidate will establish and lead a cutting-edge research program in applied optics at UNC Charlotte, fostering collaboration within the department and across departments and colleges in alignment with strategic research areas (UNC Charlotte Research Areas), including optics and optoelectronics, advanced manufacturing and metrology, and nanoscale science and materials. The department has active research programs in nano-scale device fabrication, metamaterials, active microscopy, low-dimensional materials, freeform optics, materials for high-energy-laser applications, optoelectronics, coherence, and biomedical optics. UNC Charlotte is especially looking for a faculty member who can enhance existing activities and expand into emerging areas such as quantum optics.
To Apply:
For full consideration, apply by March 4, 2026. A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Please submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Interest that addresses your reasons for interest and related qualifications/experience. References and additional materials will be sought later for those who advance in the process. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here.
Note that the anticipated start date is August 15, 2026. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check. More details about the department are available at physics.charlotte.edu.
To make inquiries or nominations, contact:
Cori Anderson
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
828-545-4508
canderson@summitsearchsolutions.com
The University of North Carolina is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a Klein Distinguished Professor in Optical Science
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/UNC_Charlotte_Professor_OpticalSci_Profile.pdf
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
The Position:
The Department of Physics and Optical Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for the endowed Klein Distinguished Professor in Optical Science. This position is for an internationally recognized researcher with a demonstrated record of scholarship and leadership in applied optics. Candidates must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in physics, optics, or a closely related field. The position is available at either the associate professor rank (“Distinguished Scholar”) or the full professor rank (“Distinguished Professor”).
The selected candidate will establish and lead a cutting-edge research program in applied optics at UNC Charlotte, fostering collaboration within the department and across departments and colleges in alignment with strategic research areas (UNC Charlotte Research Areas), including optics and optoelectronics, advanced manufacturing and metrology, and nanoscale science and materials. The department has active research programs in nano-scale device fabrication, metamaterials, active microscopy, low-dimensional materials, freeform optics, materials for high-energy-laser applications, optoelectronics, coherence, and biomedical optics. UNC Charlotte is especially looking for a faculty member who can enhance existing activities and expand into emerging areas such as quantum optics.
To Apply:
For full consideration, apply by March 4, 2026. A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Please submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Interest that addresses your reasons for interest and related qualifications/experience. References and additional materials will be sought later for those who advance in the process. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here.
Note that the anticipated start date is August 15, 2026. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check. More details about the department are available at physics.charlotte.edu.
To make inquiries or nominations, contact:
Cori Anderson
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
828-545-4508
canderson@summitsearchsolutions.com
The University of North Carolina is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.
Institution: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
This is a full time position
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