Advanced Lab Manager, Cornell University NY

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The Advanced Physics Laboratory courses are required for PhD candidates and most undergraduate majors in both the Physics Department and the School of Applied and Engineering Physics (AEP). The courses in the advanced laboratories (PHYS 4410/6510) enroll over 140 graduate and advanced undergraduate students per year. The Director of the Advanced Physics Laboratory (DAPL) acts as the primary in-lab contact for students and faculty. This position leads the technical development and equipment maintenance for the courses, working independently and in partnership with faculty to maintain, innovate, and modernize the experimental apparatus, facilities, and projects available to students. The DAPL uses technical knowledge and skills including the use of tools to repair, service, modify, and upgrade multiple and complex teaching experiments. The DAPL will regularly consult with course faculty to develop, procure, fabricate, and integrate devices into novel and reoccurring experimental apparatus. Additionally, this position serves as the student learning manager; consulting, interfacing, training, and supporting enrolled students to coordinate technical responses, troubleshoot apparatus, offer technical assistance and oversight, and assist with orientation, often in the absence of faculty instructors. This position will also take on a key role in innovating and shaping the vision for the courses over time, in collaboration with a team of faculty.

The DAPL also leads administration of the lab courses, including supervising one or more student employees, maintaining and evaluating a laboratory inventory, tracking and completing purchases for laboratory and student projects, maintaining a clean, organized, and functioning laboratory facility. As the laboratory safety officer, this position oversees laboratory safety and guides students who are developing independent projects in coordination with best practices and university policy. The DAPL provides training, guidance, and documentation on the operation of equipment and the proper handling of gases, chemicals, and cryogens to faculty and students; This position is expected to create and uphold a collaborative, innovative, positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for lab constituents.
Inclusive Excellence is a core value within the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). We expect our faculty and staff to actively contribute to fostering an academic workplace climate that is welcoming and supportive and creates a sense of belonging for all.

The Cornell University Department of Physics, renown for the strength and versatility of its program, the breadth of its training and the reach of its influence, is unsurpassed in many areas. Famous for its Nobel Prize-winning work in low-temperature physics and theoretical astrophysics, current research areas include high-energy particle physics, cosmology and astrophysics, accelerator physics, X-ray physics, physics education research, biological physics, soft condensed matter physics, quantum materials, and nanostructure physics. Located in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Physics Department consists of 40 tenure-track faculty, approximately 165 PhD students, 70 undergraduate majors, multiple research centers and many research collaborations at Cornell and around the world.

   

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in related field; 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience. Supervisory and strong communication skills relevant for working with students and faculty. Sophisticated reasoning and diagnostic skills. Experience with or willingness and aptitude to learn shop and hand tools, a range of experimental physics apparatus, computer maintenance and upgrades with a wide range of peripherals, and programming. Experience with laboratory (or similar) repairs that require visual and mental concentration and hand-eye coordination. Able to work efficiently, under time pressure with frequent interruptions. Self-motivated with good time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications: At least 4 years of technical training, post-bachelors’ education, or equivalent. Experience can include graduate work.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been selected. Review of applications will begin 11/8. Your complete application will include BOTH cover letter and resume. We have found it most efficient to save as one document prior to attaching.

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.

  

University Job Title:

Mgr Tech Svcs

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

G

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$82,642.00 - $101,007.00

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Tara Wilder

Number of Openings:

1

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• Unique applicable skills.

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Multi-Year NTT Renewable Assistant Professor of Instruction, Northwestern University IL

 Faculty Position - Assistant Professor of Instruction

Non-tenure track multi-year renewable

Dept. of Physics and Astronomy

Northwestern University

Northwestern University’s Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for a full-time, benefits eligible, multi-year, non-tenure eligible faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Instruction, beginning September 1, 2023. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate physics courses and a strong interest in scholarship on physics education and the development and sharing of best teaching practices. A standard teaching assignment is six one-quarter courses per academic year with possible reductions for administrative and other duties. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education, or a related field, which must be conferred before September 1, 2023. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence, breadth, and innovation in teaching. Preference will be given to candidates who have an understanding of research in the teaching and learning of physics and experience working with diverse student populations.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio (including a teaching statement, course syllabi, and student evaluations), and three letters of recommendation which must address teaching. Applications should be submitted online through the department website at: https://physics.northwestern.edu/open-positions/. Letters of recommendation can be submitted online or sent directly to the attention of Margaret Mersch, Director of Operations, atmmersch@northwestern.edu. General questions may be addressed to Margaret Mersch at the same address. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2022.

Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to fostering a diverse faculty. Northwestern requires all staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exceptions. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 and Campus Updates website. The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TT Condensed Matter Experimentalist + Theorist (2 Positions), University of Houston TX

FACULTY POSITION

Experimental Condensed Matter/Materials Physics

Department of Physics

University of Houston

The Department of Physics at the University of Houston seeks to fill a faculty position in experimental condensed matter/materials physics. The rank of the position is open and will be determined by the experience and credentials of the successful candidate.

Exceptional candidates from all areas of experimental condensed matter/materials physics are encouraged to apply, but those researching materials and devices that make use of subtle and complex facets of quantum mechanics are of particular interest.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program in experimental physics that will be synergistic with our renowned programs in superconductivity and materials physics. Candidates must have a strong record of scholarship and be able to establish and sustain a robust, externally funded research program. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching a wide range of physics courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as in mentoring students in research. Effective communication skills are required. Startup funds necessary to build a successful program and a competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience will be provided.

Applications should include: (1) a detailed cover letter describing the applicant’s background and qualifications for the position, (2) a statement of philosophy, interest, and experience in teaching, and (3) a detailed statement of proposed research, including plans for involving students and for seeking external support, (4) a full curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. The applicants must apply to requisition #FAC002581 at http://www.uh.edu/human- resources/uh-careers/.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through Dec. 1, 2022, or until the position is filled.

The University of Houston is an ADVANCE institution, one of a select group of universities in receipt of National Science Foundation funds in support of our commitment to increasing the number and success of women faculty in the STEM fields. With one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, the university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars. The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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FACULTY POSITION

Condensed Matter/Materials Theory

Department of Physics

University of Houston

The Department of Physics at the University of Houston seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant professorship with a theorist specializing in condensed matter/materials physics, pending the approval by the University of Houston Board of Regents.

Exceptional candidates from all areas of condensed matter theory are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a strong record of scholarship and be able to establish and sustain a robust, externally funded research program. Preference will be given to those with postdoctoral experience. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching a wide range of physics courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as in mentoring students in research. Effective communication skills are required.

Applications should include: (1) a detailed cover letter describing the applicant’s background and qualifications for the position, (2) a statement of philosophy, interest, and experience in teaching (3) a detailed statement of proposed research, including plans for involving students and for seeking external support, (4) a full curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. The applicants must apply to requisition #FAC002582 at http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/uh-careers/.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through Dec. 1, 2022, or until the position is filled. For any questions, please contact Dr. Pavan Hosur (phosur@central.uh.edu).

The University of Houston is an ADVANCE institution, one of a select group of universities in receipt of National Science Foundation funds in support of our commitment to increase the number and success of women faculty in the STEM fields. The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

TT, Oregon State

 The Department of Physics at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor rank) in physics education research. The successful candidate will engage in research that expands or complements the current areas of physics education research at OSU. These areas include sense making and representational fluency in upper-division physics. 

The Department of Physics at Oregon State University has research groups in the areas of astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, optical physics, physics education, and quantum cosmology. OSU conducts discipline-based education research across the College of Science, the College of Engineering, the College of Education, and the STEM Research Center. Additionally, OSU fosters a vibrant community involved in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 21, 2022. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. 

For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/127157.  For questions related to this search, please contact Ethan Minot, ethan.minot@oregonstate.edu.

 

About Oregon State University

Oregon State University is a public R1 research university and the largest university in the state of Oregon, with an enrollment of over 33,000 students and a sponsored-project research budget of over 380 million dollars per year. OSU is located in the city of Corvallis, which is ranked as one of the best small college towns in the US. The city offers year-round cultural and outdoor activities, as well as easy access to the Cascade mountains, the Pacific coast, the Portland metro area, and many other communities and college towns throughout the Willamette Valley.

PER Postdoc, Michigan State

 Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate in Physics Education in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University (MSU) for the spring of 2023. The successful candidate for the current position will work on a team, co-led by Prof. Rachel Henderson and Prof. Vashti Sawtelle, collecting mixed methods data on self-efficacy and science identity from undergraduate science students. Data is drawn from area two-year colleges and cohort programs designed to support diverse student populations in earning STEM bachelor degrees.

Responsibilities include working in coordination with faculty at Washtenaw Community College, Mott Community College, and faculty in the College of Natural Sciences at MSU to:

collect data using the Experience Sampling Method and statistically analyze results;

distribute daily journal reflection prompts and thematically code results;

interpret analyses and produce claims that leverage the mixed methods design for self-efficacy and science identity;

utilize findings to inform program design and revision;

publish findings in physics and other science education journals and present research at professional conferences;

support graduate and undergraduate student researchers on the team in collecting and analyzing data.

Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in physics education, science education, the learning sciences, or a closely related field with preference to candidates with graduate or postdoctoral experience in mixed methods research. Explicit experience with mixed methods paradigms and tools is not required. This methodology is a substantial component of this project; those interested in learning should still apply. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding mentoring skills, strong analytical skills, a robust background in learning theories, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work with undergraduate students, grad students, faculty, and staff in a collaborative environment.

The candidate will collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in the Physics Education Research Lab. The Physics Education Research Lab at MSU is a dynamic community that includes 6 principal faculty, 2 research associates, 7 graduate students, and several undergraduate students. The appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of extension, based on performance and the availability of funding. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Appointment is contingent upon successfully completing a full background check. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interests in mixed methods research, a CV, and a statement of research interests to careers.msu.edu (#816544). In addition, applicants should provide the contact information for three (3) letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on November 28, 2022 and will continue until the position has been filled.

The starting date is negotiable with a preference toward candidates that are available to start in Spring 2023. Questions regarding the position may be directed to both Prof. Rachel Henderson (hende473@msu.edu) and Prof. Vashti Sawtelle (vashtis@msu.edu).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

STEM Education Postdoc, University of California Irvine

 https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07886

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: August 31, 2022

Next review date: Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The UC Irvine Office of the Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning is looking to hire a one-year Postdoctoral Scholar to support its efforts related to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s (HHMI) Driving Change program. This will entail the development of (1) a STEM student-focused learning community program and (2) data collection instruments that are aligned with said program. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work under the supervision of Dr. Michael Dennin (Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning, Professor of Physics) and Dr. Brian Sato (Professor of Teaching, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry; Associate Dean, Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation). This is a one-year position with a proposed start date of January 5, 2023 (negotiable) with the possibility of an extended tenure pending funding availability.

The University of California, Irvine has a vibrant and collaborative community of STEM educators and discipline-based education researchers striving to provide our highly diverse student population with a premier learning experience. The Postdoctoral Scholar will collaborate with UCI faculty, staff, and graduate students, primarily within STEM, Education, and Social Science disciplines, on the HHMI program. The main focus of the work will be to lay the foundation for a first-year STEM learning community program, including the development of the student curricula, a peer mentor training program, pathways to undergraduate research, and enhancing the existing Learning Assistant program. Additionally, the Postdoctoral Scholar will develop related assessment tools to identify program impacts, including student surveys and interview protocols.

Applications should be submitted online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07886. Please submit a cover letter describing your relevant expertise and interests, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a diversity statement, and names and contact information of three references.

Questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. Brian Sato (bsato@uci.edu). Questions about submission or receipt of applications can be addressed to Cristi Nunez (cjhutchi@uci.edu).

Division: https://dtei.uci.edu/

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in a STEM or STEM Education discipline; formal training in the implementation of evidence-based learning pedagogies, experience in conducting research on teaching and learning; outstanding verbal and written communication skills; a successful record of publication and presentations; and the ability to work well with university faculty. Grant writing experience is also a plus and the individual will have opportunities to lead proposal writing efforts.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

(Optional)

Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.

Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are made a tentative offer to a Professor or Professor of Teaching series, at any rank. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form: https://ap.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/AuthReleaseForm.pdf

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07886

CAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Postdoc at University of Washington Bothell

 https://ap.washington.edu/ahr/position-details/?job_id=103034

Postdoctoral Scholar, Energy & Equity Research Team, UW Bothell

Position Overview

Organization: Physical Sciences

Title: Postdoctoral Scholar, Energy & Equity Research Team, UW Bothell

Position Details

Position Description

The Energy and Equity Project, based in the Division of Physical Sciences, in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, at the University of Washington Bothell, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar who is enthusiastic and self-motivated with demonstrated capability and interest in conducting research on and with high school teachers integrating equity education into their physics instruction.

The successful candidate will be one who is ready to conduct research on existing data collected by the Energy and Equity Project, including hundreds of hours of video recordings of multiple years of high school teacher professional development. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be responsible for data analysis and writing research papers for peer-reviewed research and practitioner journals.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be under the direct supervision of Dr. Rachel Scherr, and will also be part of a larger team including Dr. Kara Gray and Dr. Lane Seeley (Physics, Seattle Pacific University); consultants Dr. Tali Hairston (Equitable Development LLC), Dr. Sam McKagan, and Dr. Adrian Madsen (Alder Seattle Education Association); and Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Jessica Hernandez (University of Washington Bothell). The successful candidate may either live and work in the Seattle area during their appointment or work remotely.

This position is a full time 12 month (one-year) renewable appointment up to two years, contingent upon performance and available funding. The start date will depend on the successful candidate's availability. The starting salary is anticipated to be $66,631.

Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Washington are engaged in full-time, mentored, advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence, and perform primarily research and scholarship under the direction and supervision of University faculty mentors. Postdoctoral scholar positions are non-tenure eligible. Postdoctoral scholars in the Physical Sciences Division have an annual service period of twelve months. Postdoctoral Scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website (https://hr.uw.edu/labor/2019/06/03/agreement-reached-with-uaw-postdoctoral-scholars-on-2019-2021-contract).

Job duties

Construct evidence-supported arguments about integrating equity into energy instruction, based on an existing video data library of hundreds of hours of online high school physics teacher professional development (as well as teacher lesson plans and surveys). Arguments may address teacher learning, impact of professional development on teaching, teacher dispositions, attitudes, and behaviors, or related topics.

Collaborate with university and high school teacher colleagues to construct, develop, and refine research findings.

Apply excellent presentation skills to develop conference proposals and present findings at academic conferences.

Apply excellent writing skills to lead and contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals.

UW Bothell Invitation to Employment

The School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics is the largest school at UW Bothell, and we remain committed to attracting diverse faculty and staff who create an exceptional student experience in support of our core values of COLLABORATION, OPPORTUNITY, RESPONSIBILITY, and ENGAGEMENT. Our faculty are dynamic educators who engage in innovative, evidence-based pedagogies. Seventy-five percent of UW Bothell faculty engage students as research collaborators, and we continue to develop community and industry partnerships to expand internship, capstone, and collaborative research opportunities for students and faculty. We offer twenty-three undergraduate and graduate degrees and eight minors across four Divisions (Biological Sciences, Computing and Software Systems, Engineering and Mathematics, Physical Sciences). The School is housed in several buildings on a vibrant campus collocated on a restored 100-acre wetland with an active salmon stream, including the 74,000 square-foot Discovery Hall teaching and laboratory facility, with a new 77,000 square-foot STEM building in collaboration with Cascadia College opening in Fall 2023.

Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. The campus is committed to increasing access to an excellent UW education and preparing students to be leaders throughout Washington and beyond.

UW Bothell provides students a participatory, cross-disciplinary experience grounded in hands-on learning, community-based research, close relationships with faculty as teachers and mentors, and the personalized support of staff who are dedicated to student success.

The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degrees. Current enrollment is approximately 6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from Washington State, approximately 40% are first-generation college attendees, and more than half are students of color. The University values hiring faculty and staff who have demonstrated experience and ability to work successfully with diverse student populations and who can contribute to a campus culture that promotes equity among colleagues.

Diversity and inclusion are core values at UW Bothell. Our work begins with the acceptance and celebration of the differences that are represented through the many diverse and minoritized communities on our campus and in the surrounding community. We recognize that we are bound together in a collective experience and that our actions impact all in our community. When we focus on the lives of the most marginalized groups among us, we also create conditions of equity, justice and academic excellence for everyone. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, visit https://www.uwb.edu/diversity.

The three priorities of the University’s current Strategic Plan, “Increasing Access, Achieving Excellence,” are to strengthen diversity and equity, enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross-disciplinary teaching and scholarship.

In addition to having award winning faculty and staff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academic programming and support services designed to help students graduate on time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition and awards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability.

UW Bothell is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) that participates in the AANAPISI program. This program provides grants and related assistance to enable MSI to improve and expand their capacity to serve Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders and low-income individuals.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements for the position:

A PhD in physics or physical science, science education, learning sciences, or related field, or foreign equivalent, by time of appointment

An undergraduate degree in physics or related field, or demonstrated facility with content of typical introductory university physics course

Desired qualifications for the position:

Experience in qualitative (especially video) data analysis for science education research

Experience applying an asset-based, resources-oriented learning theoretical framework

Excellent writing and presentation skills

Experience with and capacity for furthering UW Bothell’s commitment to equity and inclusion: https://www.uwb.edu/diversity

Instructions

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should upload the following application materials to Interfolio. 

Complete CV

Cover letter including a statement describing research interests and goals

Names and contacts of three (3) references who could write a letter of reference upon request

Diversity Statement (1 page) describing your experience with and capacity for furthering UW Bothell’s commitment to equity and inclusion: https://www.uwb.edu/diversity

Applicants will also be required to complete the following forms in Interfolio:

Covid Vaccine Attestation

Sexual Misconduct Declaration: State law requires that the University of Washington obtain the Disclosure of Sexual Misconduct declaration signed by the candidate. The declaration will require you to disclose any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct, to authorize current and past employers to disclose to the UW any sexual misconduct currently being investigated and/or committed by you, and to release current and past employers from any liability.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and the position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by October 28, 2022 will receive priority consideration.

Questions about this search may be directed to Prof. Rachel Scherr (rescherr@uw.edu).  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

Privacy Notice

Review the University of Washington Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights.

Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.