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10-873 Assistant Professor -Excellence Search

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Position description

Description: TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS IN Physics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics

THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS within the Division of Physical Sciences at UC San Diego (http://physics.ucsd.edu) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions. This is a broad search that is open to all research areas of interest to the Department of Physics, including astronomy/astrophysics, atomic physics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, elementary particle physics, plasma physics, physics education, and quantum information.

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field and demonstrated potential for a recognized program of excellence in both teaching and research. Preferred candidates will have the potential for leadership in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion and will have a desire to play a future role in helping to shape and expand the University’s diversity initiatives (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/ and http://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/faculty/diversity-opportunities/index.html). We especially welcome candidates who have experience with and wish to contribute to programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences.

The Department is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates will be judged on research and teaching accomplishments, as well as on potential for leadership in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin November 21, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.
To Apply: Applications are to be submitted online at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00681.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with a list of publications, statement of past and proposed research, statement of past and proposed teaching, and a statement on past experience and leadership in equity, diversity, and inclusion, and/or proposed future contributions (see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp for further information). Candidates must also arrange to have three to five letters of reference addressing research, teaching and professional service posted to the above website by the deadline.

AA-EOE: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae, with a list of publications - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Statement of Past and Proposed Research

  • Statement of Past and Proposed Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required