TT, Univ of San Diego

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor-Physics, University of San Diego
The Department of Physics at the University of San Diego (www.sandiego.edu/cas/physics), an independent Catholic university, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of physics position expected to begin September 2014. Applicants are expected to have a doctorate in Physics, a passion for physics undergraduate education, and a desire to pursue research suitable for undergraduates in the field of biophysics and/or related fields. The Department, housed in a modern 150,000 sq. ft. interdisciplinary science facility, strives to maintain a personalized, student-centered approach to teaching and a collaborative approach to productive undergraduate research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate lower and upper division lecture and laboratory courses including specialized biophysics courses in his/her field of expertise, and to participate in the development of physics programs, especially the biophysics program (new as of Fall 2011). The department is strongly committed to diversity and especially encourages applications from ethnic minorities and members of other underrepresented groups. To submit application materials (vita, statements on teaching and research), go to www.sandiego.edu/jobs and reference Job IRC11987. Further, three letters of recommendation should be e-mailed to the Department of Physics Executive Assistant, Kathy Andrews, at andrewsk@sandiego.edu, Subject: SearchPhysics2014. Application materials will be reviewed starting January 3, 2014 and continuing until the position is filled. USD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.