Assoc. Professor - Physics jobs in Hawaii

Title: Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Position Number: 83033
Hiring Unit: College of Natural & Health Sciences (CNHS)
Location: UH-Hilo
Date Posted: April 15, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment, first review May 29, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualification and experience
Monthly Type: 9-month
Tenure-Track:   Tenure-Track
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately August 2024, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will teach lower- and upper-level undergraduate courses (typically nine credits or 3 courses per term); courses might include astronomy and physics lectures and/or laboratories. The successful applicant will engage in astronomy /science-education research and participate in community and University-wide service. The applicant will play an active role in the department's student enrollment and retention efforts, notably through the upcoming development of an engineering emphasis track for the BA in physics program.  
The successful applicant will be eligible to apply for preferential observing time with Maunakea Observatories (MKO). Our location near the ?Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai?i and seven MKO headquarters provides opportunities for close scientific and educational collaborations with scientists. The Department has a suite of small-aperture telescopes regularly used for lower- and upper-division laboratory courses and is currently developing a professional 0.7-m observatory with imaging and spectroscopic capabilities for its undergraduate programs and community engagements.

Minimum qualifications:
1.    Doctoral-level degree at the time of appointment from an accredited university in astronomy, physics, or closely related field.
2.    Current publication record in astronomy, physics, or science-education related research.
3.    Teaching experience in astronomy and/or physics at the college level.

Desirable qualifications:
1.    Current evidence of ability to perform independent research in astronomy involving undergraduate students.
2.    Demonstrated experience with community outreach activities, especially with underrepresented minorities.
3.    Experience in training future workforce, relevant to the context of our unique proximity to MKO, our diverse student population, and the mission of the Department of Physics & Astronomy at UH Hilo.
4.    Experience working in a multi-cultural environment with a diverse student, university, and community population, and a familiarity with the history and current events of astronomy in Hawai?i.
5.    Experience in developing astronomical instrumentation and/or with the operations of professional observatories.
6.    Success in securing extramural grants.

Pay range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents.  A complete application must include: 1) a cover letter addressing the ability to perform the stated duties and specifically explaining how minimum and desirable qualifications are met; 2) a current curriculum vitae (clearly listing courses that have been taught in the past); 3) one-page statement of teaching philosophy including evidence of high-quality teaching; 4) one-page statement on research goals; 5) three (3) current professional references (including names, affiliations, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers);  6) academic transcripts (copies are acceptable; however, official transcripts are required prior to employment).  Please do not include any self-identifying photos; please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies.  All requested documents/information become the property of the University.  All minimum qualifications must be met by the time of hire. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.  

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Inquiries: Dr. R. Pierre Martin, rpm33@hawaii.edu or (808) 932-7028.

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