POSITION: Theoretical Physics with a Computational Emphasis: Assistant Professor; Associate Professor level considered for exceptionally experienced candidates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree in physics or a related field with an outstanding record of research in theoretical physics in which computational methods play a significant role. Candidates must show evidence of commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Candidates must show potential for developing and sustaining an externally funded research program involving students.
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Postdoctoral research experience. Research focus compatible with, but not limited to, current department research interests (http://www.csulb.edu/depts/physics/). Experience in effective teaching. Evidence of obtaining externally funded grants. A record of significant publications at the forefront of physics. Experience or interest/intent to engage undergraduate majors in research.
DUTIES: The candidate may teach courses at all levels, including lower division undergraduate courses. The candidate will supervise research of both undergraduate and graduate students. The department has shared computing resources and infrastructure described at the website for our computational physics program. The candidate will leverage startup support to develop and sustain a research program that involves students, leads to publications and external grants, takes advantage of shared existing computational resources. The candidate will participate in activities that serve the department, university, and community.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Letter of application (please include an email address where you can be reached and the Recruitment Number from the top of this page), curriculum vitae including teaching and research experience, publication list, three or more recent letters of recommendation, and a statement of research and teaching plans including a description of a commitment to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. An official transcript will be requested only of candidates invited for a campus interview.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening will start in early December, 2010. Applications will be accepted and considered until the position is filled or canceled. Applications, required documentation, and requests for information should be addressed to:
Faculty Search Committee
Department of Physics and Astronomy
California State University, Long Beach, CA 90840−3901
(562) 985−7925; email: idhoward@csulb.edu , Fax: (562) 985−7924
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