Sunday, May 31, 2015

TT at Humboldt State, CA [Starts August 2016]

http://www2.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/jobs/2016-17%20Vacancies/7649_1617_PHYX_Physics_Vacancy.pdf

Vacancy Announcement
Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting August 2016
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Job #7649
Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state
DESCRIPTION: Humboldt State University invites applications for an academic year tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Physics & Astronomy.
RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Schedule is available at: http://www.hum boldt.edu/aps/docs/salary/Salary-Schedule.pdf.
Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at:http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/ 934.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Ph.D. in any sub-discipline of Physics or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment. Applicants with progress towards doctorate degree completion by appointment date will be considered. Completion of terminal degree is required prior to the start of the second probationary year following initial appointment.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:
  • Successful undergraduate teaching experience or evidence of promise as a teacher at the University level (preferably documented in one or more letters of recommendation);
  • Potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies;
  • Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
  • Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity;
  • Interest and/or ability to teach a broad range of courses (majors, general education students, etc.); and
  • Willingness to participate in the development of online learning experiences.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
  • Ability to teach Physics courses across our curriculum;
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate students in Physics projects.
At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit:
http://www2.humboldt.edu/aavp/sites/default/files/04-03%20Admin%20Memo%20Approved%20Policy% 20-%20H-1b%20Process_4_4_13.pdf.
Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Dedication to superior undergraduate instruction is a long-standing tradition at Humboldt State and in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Instructional assignments may include: lectures, activities and/or laboratory instruction in both lower and upper division Physics courses, as well as General Education courses. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.
The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are teaching; research, scholarship and creative activity; and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Department of Physics & Astronomy offers a B.S. degree in Physics (with an optional concentration in Astronomy) and a B.A. degree in Physics. For more information, please visit:
http://www.humboldt.edu/physics/.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit electronically the following materials:
  • Letter of application;
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Statement of teaching philosophy;
  • Description of undergraduate research projects;
  • Application for Academic Employment: http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node /757;
  • Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
  • Three recent, signed letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the candidate's professional preparation and experience.
Submission of the application materials should be sent as a single PDF document, in the order listed above to:
Signed letters of recommendation may be e-mailed or mailed separately from the other application materials. In letter of application, please refer to Job #7649.
Please direct any other questions pertaining to this position to:
Dr. C.D. Hoyle, Search Committee Chair
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Humboldt State University
One Harpst Street
Arcata, California 95521-8299
Phone (707) 826-3235
Email: physics@humboldt.edu

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