Professor in Physics (University of California San Diego Department of Physics)

Teaching Professor (LSOE / SLSOE) in Physics (EXC) Job #JPF03166 PHYSICS / Physical Sciences / UC San Diego Position overview Position title:Teaching Professor Application Window Open date: March 4th, 2022 Next review date: Friday, Mar 11, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Jun 30, 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 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, within the Division of Physical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego (www.physics.ucsd.edu), is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and invites applications for an Excellence search, which includes a faculty position as Teaching Professor (Lecturer with Security of Employment / Senior Lecturer with Security of Employment). Faculty in the LSOE / SLSOE are Academic Senate members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education, as well as scholarly analysis and improvement of teaching. More information about the Teaching Professor series may be found at this link: https://aps.ucsd.edu/_files/proc-manual/lsoe_faq.pdf. All positions are subject to availability of funding. We are seeking outstanding teachers who wish to have a permanent, full-time instructional position on an academic-year basis. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute in the following domains: • Teaching of truly exceptional quality; emphasis on large-enrollment introductory lecture and laboratory courses. • Professional achievement and activity; such as developing curriculum, using instructional technology to enhance student learning, awareness of developments in pedagogical methods, collaborating with members of the department on pedagogical techniques and course content, and contributing to efforts to secure extramural funding for educational program development. • University and public service; such as participating in campus and departmental committees, student outreach and recruitment, and providing academic advice relating to student affairs. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scale. Information on contributions to diversity statements can be found at the following link: https://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/diversity/contributions-to-diversity-statements.html. For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program at http://aps.ucsd.edu/services/pop/index.html. Department: http://www.physics.ucsd.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics (any area) or a closely related scientific field. Doctorate must be in hand prior to the time the appointment begins. 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 physics education. Candidates must have a record of excellence in teaching, and strong writing and interpersonal skills. In addition, successful candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. A successful candidate must have a well-articulated plan of contributing to programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences. We especially welcome candidates who have already participated in, contributed to, or created such programs, and can articulate how this experience helped shape their plan. Candidates should present any previous experience having served as a role model in mentoring others. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to helping shape and expand the University’s diversity initiatives (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/). Applications should include a statement describing past and/or potential contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion (see https://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/diversity/contributions-to-diversity-statements.html.) Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Candidates must have received their Ph.D. before July 1, 2022. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. and a publication list. Statement of Teaching Experience / Philosophy / Professional Goals Recent Teaching Evaluations Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information. COVID-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider faculty achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light. (Optional) Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 letters of reference required Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03166 Help contact: apphelp@physics.ucsd.edu Campus Information The University of California, San Diego 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, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties. The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report. Job location San Diego, CA If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Teaching Professor (LSOE / SLSOE) in Physics (EXC)

Job #JPF03166

PHYSICS / Physical Sciences / UC San Diego

Position overview

Position title:Teaching Professor

Application Window

Open date: March 4th, 2022

Next review date: Friday, Mar 11, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jun 30, 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 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, within the Division of Physical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego (www.physics.ucsd.edu), is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and invites applications for an Excellence search, which includes a faculty position as Teaching Professor (Lecturer with Security of Employment / Senior Lecturer with Security of Employment). Faculty in the LSOE / SLSOE are Academic Senate members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education, as well as scholarly analysis and improvement of teaching. More information about the Teaching Professor series may be found at this link: https://aps.ucsd.edu/_files/proc-manual/lsoe_faq.pdf. All positions are subject to availability of funding.

We are seeking outstanding teachers who wish to have a permanent, full-time instructional position on an academic-year basis. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute in the following domains:
• Teaching of truly exceptional quality; emphasis on large-enrollment introductory lecture and laboratory courses.
• Professional achievement and activity; such as developing curriculum, using instructional technology to enhance student learning, awareness of developments in pedagogical methods, collaborating with members of the department on pedagogical techniques and course content, and contributing to efforts to secure extramural funding for educational program development.
• University and public service; such as participating in campus and departmental committees, student outreach and recruitment, and providing academic advice relating to student affairs.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scale.

Information on contributions to diversity statements can be found at the following link: https://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/diversity/contributions-to-diversity-statements.html.

For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program at http://aps.ucsd.edu/services/pop/index.html.

Department: http://www.physics.ucsd.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics (any area) or a closely related scientific field. Doctorate must be in hand prior to the time the appointment begins. 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 physics education. Candidates must have a record of excellence in teaching, and strong writing and interpersonal skills. In addition, successful candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. A successful candidate must have a well-articulated plan of contributing to programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences. We especially welcome candidates who have already participated in, contributed to, or created such programs, and can articulate how this experience helped shape their plan. Candidates should present any previous experience having served as a role model in mentoring others. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to helping shape and expand the University’s diversity initiatives (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/). Applications should include a statement describing past and/or potential contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion (see https://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/diversity/contributions-to-diversity-statements.html.)

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Candidates must have received their Ph.D. before July 1, 2022.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. and a publication list.
Statement of Teaching Experience / Philosophy / Professional Goals
Recent Teaching Evaluations
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
COVID-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider faculty achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light. (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03166

Help contact: apphelp@physics.ucsd.edu

Campus Information

The University of California, San Diego 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, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.