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University Faculty Physics - Astronomy or Astrophysics

Employer
Weber State University
Location
Utah, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Nov 7, 2024
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University Faculty Physics - Astronomy or Astrophysics

Requisition Number: F00432P

Job Description:
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Weber State University invites applications for one of two tenure-track assistant professor positions in astronomy or astrophysics.

Job Duties:


Required Qualifications:
Required qualifications include:
  • A Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a closely-related field. Candidates who expect to complete a Ph.D. by July 2025 will also be considered.
  • Experience or the potential to teach courses across the undergraduate physics and astronomy curriculum, including introductory physics and astronomy and upper-division astronomy courses.
  • Experience indicating the ability to establish an active and sustained research program that includes mentoring undergraduate students.


Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include:
  • Interest and/or experience in managing the campus research telescope and/or Ott Planetarium.
  • Interest and/or experience in supporting and fostering a strong sense of student belonging.
  • Additional experience that aligns with the mission of Weber State University and its core themes of learning, access, and community.


Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 09/19/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Statement of teaching philosophy, which includes a discussion on effective methods to achieve broad student success at an open-enrollment dual-mission institution
  • Statement of research plans, which includes a discussion on the involvement of undergraduate students in research
  • CV

In addition, three letters of reference that address the candidate’s qualifications must be submitted by the authors through the application system. Candidates will designate references when applying and the application system will email the references requesting the letters.

The expected 9-month salary range for this position is $67,000 - $72,000. The position comes with a generous benefit package. A normal teaching load for tenured and tenure-track faculty is 12 credits per semester, though the successful candidate can expect to be offered a reduced teaching load at the start of their appointment.

Screening of applicaitons will begin November 18, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Supplemental Information
Weber State University is an open-enrollment, primarily undergraduate institution located at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah. For more than five decades, WSU has successfully maintained a dual mission by offering a wide range of baccalaureate programs and also by meeting regional community college needs. WSU is on the “Great Colleges to Work For” Honor Roll, and intends to continue to meet the needs of the local community by becoming designated as an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution by Fall 2025. The Department of Physics & Astronomy has about 60 majors, and graduates about ten per year. It is housed in the Tracy Hall Science Center, a state-of-the-art facility completed in Fall 2016. Please note that the department does not have graduate students.

Ogden is a beautiful city with a rich culture and history, and is located 45 minutes from Salt Lake City and its international airport. Situated half an hour from three world-class ski resorts, hundreds of miles of hiking and mountain bike trails, and several rivers and reservoirs, Ogden offers ample outdoor recreational activities through all seasons. A new all-electric express bus route connects the center of the University to historic downtown Ogden, as well as to the FrontRunner commuter rail connecting to downtown Salt Lake City and south to Provo. More information about the Ogden area may be found at www.visitogden.com.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/23727

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