Job Description
The Physics and Astronomy Department at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level anticipated to begin in the Fall of 2009. Preference will be given to applicants with background and research interests in Astrophysics and/or Astronomy.
Essential Job Responsibilities The position will involve teaching a broad range of undergraduate physics and astronomy courses within our existing physics major and anticipated astronomy minor. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program with active participation of undergraduate students.
Requirements
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level and a Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy by Fall 2009 are required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required application materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, copies of three recent publications, a detailed research plan, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, copies/scans of teaching evaluations and recent syllabi, and at least three letters of recommendation. Materials should be submitted electronically to: PhysicsSearch@usfca.edu. The subject line of your e-mail(s) should begin with your full name: e.g. Subject: Mary E. Smith---Research Plan. Any materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be mailed to:
Physics and Astronomy Search Committee
c/o Professor Horacio E. Camblong, Chair
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton St.
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. We invite candidates to find out about our department at http://physics.usfca.edu
