Experimental Physics-Assistant Professor

Experimental Physics-Assistant Professor

Job no: 543338
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Description

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Assistant Professor of Experimental Physics will teach undergraduate physics classes at all levels, including junior- and senior-level laboratory courses (e.g., optics, electronics, etc.) and establish a research program that involves undergraduate students in publishable research. The position requires excellence in teaching and advising, professional and scholarly achievements, and a strong commitment to serving the university and its students.

Minimum requirements include :

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Experimental Physics or a closely related field. (Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.)
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to teach and develop junior- and senior-level physics laboratory courses.
• Evidence of ongoing research in experimental physics or a closely related field, including peer-reviewed publications.
• A plan for establishing an active experimental physics research program involving undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity. Evidence should be provided in a Student Success Statement that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success.”

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience as a postdoctoral researcher or visiting professor.
• Classroom teaching experience, as an instructor or teaching assistant in a physics lecture class or laboratory.
• Experience supervising undergraduate students in research.

Application Process:

A completed application will consist of:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position, relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications;
• A Student Success Statement (up to 2 pages, single-spaced) that responds to the prompt above and addresses at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed;
• Statement of teaching experience and philosophy (2 pages maximum);
• Statement of research interests and plans, outlining a program of research projects that can be accomplished with the participation of undergraduate students (3 pages maximum, including figures, data tables, and bibliography);
• The names and contact information for at least three individuals who can serve as references.

Conditions of Employment:

The person offered this position is required to pass a background check.

Applications must be received by Monday, November 25, 2024 .

Please direct inquiries to the Search Committee Chair, Prof. Ertan Salik: .

Salary Range for academic year, nine-month appointment: $90,000 - $94,800.

Equal Opportunity Employer

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California.