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SUMMARY:Faculty Application Basics Workshop
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Matthew Johnson (York University)\n\nAre you thinkin
 g about applying for a faculty position — either this year or in the fut
 ure? It’s never too early to start building a strong application.\nJoin 
 Matt Johnson\, PI Faculty at a Faculty Application Basics workshop on Sep
 tember 24th at 11 am in the Space Room.\nYou can also join the workshop on
 line. Email Sunny at stsang@pitp.ca for the zoom link\nThis workshop will 
 provide an overview of the faculty application process\, including what to
  expect\, tips for preparing various application materials\, and strategie
 s for building a strong CV in the years leading up to your application. Pa
 rticipants will also learn about the opportunity to get feedback on facult
 y applications. Submitted applications will be reviewed by faculty members
  and applicants will be invited to participate in a mock faculty interview
  including a research presentation. Details and deadlines will be shared a
 t the workshop.\n\nFor PI Residents only. This is your opportunity to ge
 t feedback on your faculty applications by applying to Monsters Universit
 y\, who are currently hiring a theoretical physicist! Please see below for
  the job application. The applications will be reviewed by faculty members
  and applicants will be invited to participate in a mock faculty interview
  including a research presentation.\nIf you are interested in this opportu
 nity\, sign up by September 25. Your written applications will be due Oct
 ober 5 and research presentations will take place beginning of November. 
 \nSPECIAL:  Faculty Application Basics workshop with Matt Johnston -Septe
 mber 24\, 2026 (open only to PI Residents) in Space Room at 11:00 - Noon\
 nOPEN ONLY TO PI RESIDENTS \nAssistant Professor (Tenure Track)\, Departm
 ent of Physics & Astronomy\nMonsters University invites applications for a
  tenure track faculty position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy 
 at the rank of Assistant Professor\, to start Sept 1\, 2026\, subject to b
 udgetary approval. Monsters University is a top-ranked school with a recor
 d of excellence in both teaching and research.\nThis position is targeted 
 to “Foundational Theoretical Physics”\, and all Applications in relev
 ant subfields are encouraged to apply.  Examples of research areas would 
 include\, but are not limited to\, Quantum Foundations\, Cosmology\, Quant
 um Gravity\, Quantum Materials\, Strong Gravity\,  Quantum Information\, 
 Mathematical Physics\, Particle Physics\, Quantum Fields and Strings. The 
 successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent and extern
 ally funded research program which complements the existing strengths of t
 he department.\nThe successful candidate must have a PhD in physics\, astr
 onomy\, or a closely related discipline\; have outstanding research promis
 e with demonstrated innovation and productivity.  The successful candidat
 e will also have a keen desire to develop excellence in teaching and mento
 rship.\nThe successful candidate is expected to teach courses across the u
 ndergraduate physics curriculum\, showing a commitment to communicating co
 mplex ideas to students with diverse backgrounds through effective pedagog
 y\; and contribute positively to the collegial functioning of the departme
 nt and the university.\nApplications must include:\n\nCover letter\, CV (i
 ncluding list of publications)\,\nStatements of research and teaching inte
 rests\,\nEDI statement that discusses past and/or anticipated contribution
 s to improving diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in the areas of research
 \, teaching\, and/or outreach.\n\nPlease sign up by September 25 to part
 icipate in the mock application process.\nOnce you have signed up you will
  receive information on how where to upload your application. Deadline to 
 upload is October 5th\n\nhttps://events.perimeterinstitute.ca/event/2445/
LOCATION:PI/4-400 - Space Room (Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physic
 s)
URL:https://events.perimeterinstitute.ca/event/2445/
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