The Department of Physics at Washington State University (WSU) invites
nominations for, and applications from, outstanding theoretical
physicists for the recently created and endowed, William Band Chair
of Theoretical Physics. All research specialties within a
very broad interpretation of theoretical physics, including
astrophysics, biophysics, and newly emerging fields of
physics, will be given full consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Conduct creative theoretical physics research of the highest
  standards.
- Establish and direct an internationally recognized theoretical
  physics group. Obtain the necessary resources for the group.
  It is expected to include senior and postgraduate visitors, as well
  as graduate and undergraduate students.
- Teach innovative, high quality, graduate and undergraduate courses
  at all levels.
- Contribute to the advancement and growth of the physics department's
  future, and participate in the activities that maintain and
  strengthen its overall health.

The William Band Chair:
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The Chair of Theoretical Physics was made possible by a generous
donation from William and Claire May Band. The holder of the Band
Chair will receive the spendable interest on the endowment for the
purposes of supporting research and scholarly activity.

The Endowment:
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In 1993, a distinguished professorship was created from donations
of Claire May and William Band. The fund began with approximately
$640k. It has since grown considerably through continuous
reinvestment of interest and the addition of state matching funds.

Department:
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The Department of Physics is a major research and teaching
department in the College of Sciences with responsibilities in
graduate education and research, undergraduate physics education,
and service courses. Excellent research programs are actively
being pursued in acoustics, astrophysics, atomic physics, chaos
and nonlinear dynamics, condensed matter physics, femtosecond
and nonlinear optical physics, physics education, shock wave and
high pressure physics, statistical physics, and surface science.
The graduate student population typically fluctuates between 40
and 60 students.

University and Locale:
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Washington State University is a comprehensive land grant
university and, is one of the two major research universities
in the State of Washington. It is located in eastern Washington,
about 75 miles south of Spokane, in Pullman. The region, known
as the Palouse, has a population of 55,000 people, and is also
the home of the University of Idaho. WSU has approximately 18,000
students in the Colleges of Science, Liberal Arts, Engineering,
Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Business on its
main campus in Pullman. The region boasts the annual Lionel Hampton
Jazz Festival, a broad range of outdoor activities such as mountain
climbing, hiking, biking, skiing (both Nordic and downhill),
horseback riding, golf, and white water sports, and is also near
the Columbia, Walla Walla, and Yakima Valley Wine appellations.

Qualifications:
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- An internationally recognized record of significant theoretical
  physics research accomplishments and creative activities, and
  the promise of continued high productivity. Demonstrated ability
  for establishing and maintaining an internationally competitive
  research program. Must be qualified and have a strong commitment
  to teaching high quality graduate and undergraduate courses at
  all levels.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising postgraduate researchers and
  graduate students.
- A Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics or equivalent.

Applications and Nominations:
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Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
and a statement of research and teaching goals, and arrange to have
three confidential letters of reference sent to:

Professor Steven Tomsovic
William Band Search Committee Chair
Department of Physics
Washington State University
Pullman, WA  99164-2814
Email:  [log in to unmask]

Nominations should be sent to the same address as above, and
include a letter of support.

Further considerations:
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Screening of completed applications will begin September 2, 2002,
and continue until the position is filled.

For more information see:
http://www.physics.wsu.edu/Opportunities/WillBandChair.asp