• Position: Assistant Professor
• Academic Year: 2023/24
• Modality: In-Person
• College: CSTEM - College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Department: Physics
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CSUSM offers a B.S. in Applied Physics and values teaching undergraduates and involving them in research. The program seeks to provide a supportive, inclusive environment for diverse student, faculty, and staff populations. CSUSM physics received the 2020 APS Award for Improving Undergraduate Physics Education and INSIGHT Into Diversity’s 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award which recognizes unique and innovative efforts for improving access to STEM for underrepresented students. CSUSM is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been recognized nationally as an institution friendly to military veteran students and to junior faculty. Recently, CSUSM was ranked first nationally in CollegeNET’s Social Mobility Index (SMI). The campus is located on a scenic hillside 15 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and in the San Diego North County region, an area known for its temperate climate and growing technology industries.  

The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper division physics courses and will receive mentorship in effectively adopting evidence-based pedagogies and strategies to enhance student success. The successful candidate will mentor undergraduate research projects and will contribute to activities serving the Department, College, University, and external community. 

Minimum qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Committed to exploring the use of research-based instructional practices
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community that serves the students of the region.  
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to mentor active undergraduate research projects
• Experience working with undergraduates from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups. 
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching, research and/or service.

Salary

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,083 - $6,000 per month
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,530 - 13,797 per month

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Two (2) letters of reference
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)
• Description of commitment to teaching success, especially regarding equitable and inclusive pedagogical approaches (up to 1 page) 
• Description of research accomplishments and a potential semester-long research project that includes undergraduate involvement (up to 1 page)

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Timeline: A review of applications will begin on February 1, 2023; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy, can be found at CSU Covid Policy. Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at hr@csusm.edu.

About CSUSM

Building on an innovative 30-year history, California State University San Marcos is a forward-focused institution, dedicated to preparing future leaders, building great communities and solving critical issues. Located on a 304-acre hillside overlooking the city of San Marcos, the University is just a short distance from some of Southern California’s best beaches and an hour from the U.S.-Mexico border. CSUSM enrollment is over 16,000 and the university is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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