TT at Humboldt State CA

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://www2.humboldt.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: Link 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:  physics@humboldt.edu  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 APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than October 1, 2015. Early response is encouraged. Evidence of required degree(s), certifications(s), or licenses(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. The successful candidate for this position at HSU is required to be fingerprinted through the Humboldt State University Police Department or another approved CA Live Scan agency. The cost of fingerprinting is borne by the university. 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. All CSU faculty and staff are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis.  Humboldt State University is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.