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Assistant Professor of Physics

Job no: 521138
Department: College of Science
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

Faculty Employment Opportunity

POSITION:

Assistant Professor of Physics: The Department of Physics, Physical Science and Geology invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor. The person appointed to this position will teach in the areas of physics and astronomy including upper and lower division courses for our major program, as well as service and general education courses, and lab courses. The successful candidate for each position must demonstrate the ability to become an effective teacher and will be expected to work inclusively with our diverse student body. Additional duties will include: The ability to pursue an active research program with undergraduate participation; seek external research funding and provide service to the department, university, and community. Effective teaching and scholarly productivity are required for retention, promotion, and tenure. This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding. This is an academic year appointment. However, opportunities exist for an additional Summer Session appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics or closely related field is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A potential candidate's consideration will be enhanced by providing evidence of research interests in astronomy, astrophysics, experimental particle physics, and atmospheric science. Candidates who complement the existing research or who can establish a new area of research, such as Physics Education, are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:

A complete application must include: an application letter, specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts; professional curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research and scholarly interests, and diversity statement. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Three reference letters submitted directly to the search committee by the referee.

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Mokhtari, Chair
Department of Physics, Physical Science and Geology
College of Science
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle Turlock, CA
email: dmcculley@csustan.edu
Phone: 209 667-3466

Screening of completed application files will begin on December 19, 2022. Applications received after January 19, 2023 are accepted but may not receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. This appointment begins in Fall 2023.

An application must include a statement of your demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in addition to any other required documents as indicated above.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

COMPENSATION:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE:

The College of Sciences is one of four colleges on campus and is comprised of the Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, Geology, Nursing, Psychology and Child Development departments. With about 2000 undergraduate majors and graduate students, the College of Sciences is one of the fastest growing colleges in the University. The Department of Physics, Physical Sciences and Geology is housed in the new, state-of-the-art 110,000 square foot Naraghi Hall of Science. The Physics programs offer the study in the Physics and Physical Sciences for students seeking the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science. To learn more about us, visit our Web site at: physics.csustan.edu.

CAMPUS & AREA:

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

CSU Stanislaus values shared governance: Handbook statement on shared governance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY



The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor's notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA



The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE



In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, Stanislaus State annually posts the Campus Security Report. The annual report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Stanislaus State; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, and sexual assault. You can obtain a copy of this report at: https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report .

Or you may request a printed copy by calling: (209) 667-3572; fax: (209) 664-7011; or email: compliance@csustan.edu.

Information regarding campus security reports at other locations can be found at: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE



The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.



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