San José State University
San Jose, California
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY
Subject to Budgetary Approval
Computational Solid State Physics
Department of Physics & Astronomy
College of Science
Job Opening ID (JOID): 22653
Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track
Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in Physics, a demonstrated ability to perform outstanding research in computational solid state physics, and a dedication to high-quality teaching. Applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or other comparable experience.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach lectures and labs at undergraduate and graduate (MS) levels in solid state physics, computational physics, and quantum mechanics, as well as general physics. He/She will participate in department plans to incorporate computational techniques into much of the physics curriculum. He/She will also develop an externally funded research program in computational solid state physics, will provide on-campus research opportunities to our diverse population of students, and participate in service to the department, college, and university. The candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Starting Date: August 21, 2014
Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Application Procedures: For full consideration send in PDF format a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/experience/philosophy and research plans, and the names and contact information of at least three references by December 1, 2013 to:
Dr. Ken Wharton, Chair of Search Committee, Please include Job Opening ID
CompSolidState14-group@sjsu.edu (JOID) on all correspondence
Three original letters of reference will be requested at a later date.
