The Physics Department invites applications for full-time, academic year, tenure-track positions at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, beginning 9/12/2011. Rank and salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Primary duties and responsibilities are to teach undergraduate physics or astronomy and to maintain an active professional development program that provides research experiences for undergraduate students on campus. A Ph.D. in physics or related field is required by time of appointment (all requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed prior to 9/12/2011). Must provide evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching. Applicants in fields that complement the existing research activities in the department and interdisciplinary programs at Cal Poly are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online faculty application, and apply to requisition #102171. Attach a cover letter, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and a statement of professional goals. Be sure to submit your online application specifically to the Physics Department requisition #102171. Please see online posting for instructions for having three letters of recommendation sent directly by references. Review of applications will begin Dec. 3, 2010. Applications received after that date may be considered. On campus interviews with finalists are expected to commence in mid-January 2011.
For more information about the Physics Department please visit http://www.calpoly.edu/~phys. Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of all qualified individuals. EEO.
[Ed. note: there may be multiple positions available -- unclear at this time.]
