- supply students with the necessary background to successfully pursue graduate study towards a professional career in physics, astronomy or a related field;
- prepare students to enter technical positions in government or industry;
- provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain Colorado Department of Education Certification as a science teacher of physics or physical science.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All responsibilities of faculty members at CSU-Pueblo are in accordance with the Faculty Handbook. The Faculty Handbook is the authoritative guide on specific requirements with regard to teaching assignments, scholarly activity, research, and service.
Primary Duties
- Teach baccalaureate physics majors courses, physics service courses, and possibly master's level courses in the physics program in accordance with program needs and as assigned. This includes preparing and presenting course materials; administering appropriate tests; evaluating student outcomes; selecting and ordering texts; preparing, administering and grading assignments; assigning final grades; and holding at least five regular office hours each semester. Mentor and advise students in special studies and projects. Participate actively in the program assessment, improvement and curriculum development activities of the Department.
- Sustain a productive program of scholarly activity appropriate to an undergraduate teaching department, which contributes to the faculty member's professional growth, and to Department quality and standing. This includes activities in the discipline such as basic and applied research, high quality publications and presentations, grant writing and funded projects, professional consulting, and the use of scholarship to enhance the curriculum and provide research and internship opportunities for students. Activities recognized as scholarship must involve peer evaluation and dissemination.
- Perform service duties contributing to the self-governance and improvement of the Department, the College, the University, and professional societies within the discipline. Engage in activities such as student recruitment, formal and informal student advising, and alumni and community relations. Participate in assigned and selected campus meetings, University, college and department committees, University functions, and other service duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in physics
- Teaching experience and evidence of high quality teaching in undergraduate Physics courses including labs
- Ability and commitment to contribute strongly to current departmental curricular needs, such as mentoring and recruiting undergraduate physics students, and laboratory activity and improvement
- Ability and background to teach beginning astronomy
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, educate and mentor students from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds similar to that of Colorado State University-Pueblo, in major's courses and service courses in physics
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
CSU-Pueblo is a regional, comprehensive university. The 275-acre campus, which overlooks the Front Range of south-central Colorado, is located in Pueblo, approximately 100 miles south of Denver in one of the more culturally dynamic regions of the country. Pueblo is proud of its ethnically and culturally diverse populations of over 100,000 people. The University is dedicated to having a multi-cultural campus and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The University enrolls more than 4,000 students in twenty-eight graduate programs with approximately 510 full-time faculty and staff. The University is committed to diversity, and has made educational equity for students one of its highest priorities. With the endorsement of campus, community, system and government constituencies, the University has enthusiastically embarked on a strategic plan to enhance admissions standards, increase program offerings, and improve academic services, including the teaching/ learning process. The Pueblo community offers a major arts center, several golf courses, Lake Pueblo - a large reservoir for sailing and boating - and a 20.5 mile long nature trail for hikers and cyclists. The city is within a short drive of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, allowing for hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, camping, and skiing.
All interested candidates must apply through the on-line application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted. Applicants must attach a letter of intent (cover letter); a current resume or CV; an unofficial transcript; and three professional references including contact information to the on-line application. Applications submitted without the required information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with exception to their personal contact and demographic information.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Colorado State University - Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
This position is contingent on available funding.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
In compliance with the Clery Act 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety/index.html.
