The Department of Physics and Biophysics at the University of San Diego, a primarily undergraduate institution, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship to start in Fall 2024. The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and the capacity to establish a research program tailored to undergraduates. We are open to candidates with research expertise in biophysics (particularly with a computational and/or neurophysics focus), applied physics, observational and experimental astrophysics, physics education research, and climate/atmospheric physics. Applicants who have other areas of research are highly encouraged to apply as well. This position is part of a cluster hire focused around three themes which can be found here: https://www.sandiego.edu/cas/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/hiring.php. We ask that all applicants describe in their letter of interest (cover letter) how their work in research, teaching, or service may connect to one or more of these three thematic clusters. We will prioritize candidates interested in exploring issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in physics through their teaching, scholarship, and service. We anticipate that the successful candidate will be able to contribute to at least two of the following department goals: (a) enhance our department’s computational expertise, supporting our new Applied Scientific Computing pathway; (b) diversify the research options and course offerings for our biophysics majors, physics-engineering double majors, or majors pursuing our teaching pathway; (c) create interdisciplinary team-taught upper-division courses; and (d) design new core courses for non-science majors that could attract a diverse pool of students.
Job Requirements: Candidates should hold a PhD in Physics, though related fields will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ABD candidates will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates should also have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and research, mentoring undergraduates, and fostering a climate of inclusion and diversity.
Application Process: Candidates should go to https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/496411/assistant-professor-in-the-department-of-physics-and-biophysics to find more complete application instructions. In short, we ask candidates to submit the following materials (1) letter of application, include reference to the cluster(s) of interest; (2) CV; (3) teaching statement and sample syllabus; (4) research statement and a sample of scholarly work; (5) diversity statement which addresses (a) your values with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion; (a) your experience working with minoritized populations and/or on issues that disproportionately affect diverse populations; and (a) your plans related to diversity and inclusion in your teaching and research.
For full consideration, applications should be completed and submitted by October 1, 2023.
Contact the Chair of the Department of Physics and Biophysics, Dr. Ryan McGorty (rmcgorty@sandiego.edu) with any questions. For technical questions or difficulties contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806 or jobs@sandiego.edu.
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The Department of Physics and Biophysics (sandiego.edu/physics), within the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of San Diego, is committed to excellence in undergraduate physics education in a liberal arts environment. We are proud of the personalized student mentoring, the small class sizes, and independent research opportunities our faculty provide. Our faculty involve undergraduates at every level of their research programs. Current faculty conduct research in atomic physics, plasma physics, computational astrophysics, astroparticle physics, soft condensed matter, and biophysics. Finally, through our award-winning outreach and service initiatives, we aim to promote diversity, inclusion, and the holistic education of our students.
