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The Physics Department at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in physics or astronomy education research with the appointment beginning in Fall 2015. The successful candidate will establish a research program involving students and participate in activities of the Catalyst Center for the Advancement of Research in Math and Science Education. Qualifications The successful candidate will: · have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or science education at the time of appointment, (postdoctoral experience preferred), · have experience and strong commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse population of students in courses across our curriculum, · be expected to develop an active, externally funded research program, and · be expected to interact effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Rank and Salary This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, but more senior candidates at all levels are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: health/vision/dental plans, spousal, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver, access to campus child-care, defined-benefit retirement through the state system, and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.asp Job Control Number 23603G-15-019 Appointment Date August 2015 The University California State University, Fullerton is an urban institution with one of the largest student enrollments (>38,000 students) in the 23-campus CSU system. CSUF's location 22 km SE of metropolitan Los Angeles offers unique collaborative opportunities with other universities and governmental agencies in the southern California region. CSUF is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and ranks 1st in numbers of baccalaureate degrees awarded to Hispanics in California. The College The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) is dedicated to the principle that student learning and research are closely linked. The balance between teaching and research is a key strength of the college, whose slogan is "Exploration by inquiry and learning through discovery". Abundant collaborative research and teaching opportunities exist within CNSM, which houses abundant research and laboratory facilities and maintains up-to-date IT infrastructure for both research and teaching needs. CNSM jointly supports (with the College of Education) the Catalyst Center for the advancement of research in teaching and learning math and science, which brings together science and math education experts across two colleges and seven departments to advance research in teaching and learning. The Department The Department of Physics offers a B.S. and M.S. degrees. The Department currently has over 100 undergraduate majors, over 20 MS students and 12 full-time faculty. Department faculty expertise includes observational astronomy and gravitational-wave astronomy, including neutron-star astrophysics, and black-hole simulation, and LIGO detection, surface and condensed-matter science, atomic and molecular collision science, experiment and theory, fiber-and quantum-optical science, and physics education research. The Department has a new Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy Center with a mission to support and grow gravitational-wave research on campus. Applicants are encouraged to visit physics.fullerton.edu/ for additional information. Application Procedure To apply, please send a single pdf file including: 1) a curriculum vitae; 2) an approximately 1500-word description of teaching philosophy including experience with diverse student populations and student-centered learning approaches; 3) an approximately 1500-word description of research plans and goals including start-up needs; 4) reprints of 2-3 recent key publications; and 5) names and contact information of three individuals who will send letters of recommendation directly to the search committee. An application is considered incomplete and is not reviewed by the committee until all materials are received. Applications should be emailed to Chair, Search Committee, at PhysicsSearch@fullerton.edu Application Deadline To ensure full consideration, submit all application materials by October 1, 2014. Position will remain open until filled. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. California State University Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University's strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.