The Physics Department of the Naval Postgraduate School invites applications for up to four tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor levels. Exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment at a more senior level.  A Ph.D. is required, and degrees in physics or applied physics are preferred for breadth of teaching within the department.  Responsibilities include teaching graduate-level and refresher courses in applied physics and related fields; supervising Master’s and Ph.D. student theses; and other departmental service activities.  Applicants will be expected to develop an externally funded research program on topics relevant to the U.S. Navy and DoD (broadly defined) and must have a demonstrated strong commitment to graduate teaching.  Preference w