Assistant Professor Physics - UW Bothell Physical Sciences Division
Position Overview
Organization: Physical Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor Physics - UW Bothell Physical Sciences Division
Position Details
Position Description
The undergraduate Physics program at the University of Washington, Bothell invites applications for a full time, 9-month faculty position at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor. Housed within the Physical Sciences division of UW Bothell’s interdisciplinary School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the burgeoning Physics program seeks a new colleague to help develop innovative research and teaching portfolios in the areas of theoretical or computational condensed matter physics and to support our developing initiative in biotechnology. The successful candidate is expected to engage in modern pedagogy, involve students in undergraduate research, contribute meaningfully to UW Bothell’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work enthusiastically in an inclusive and interdisciplinary culture of learning. The successful candidate will be expected to mentor a diverse population of students, and develop a strong research program that involves undergraduates . The successful candidate will also be expected to teach a variety of courses in the lower division and upper-division Physics curriculum. More information about our Physics program is available here https://www.uwb.edu/physics. Anticipated start date September 16, 2022.
The undergraduate Physics degree at the University of Washington, Bothell is relatively new and offers an exceptional opportunity to help grow this program. Faculty in the Physical Sciences Division of the School of STEM possess strong teaching, research, and mentoring skills and enthusiastically support the participation of undergraduates in their research programs.
The School of STEM is the largest school at UW Bothell, and we remain committed to attracting diverse faculty and staff who create an exceptional student experience in support of our core values of COLLABORATION, OPPORTUNITY, RIGOR, and ENGAGEMENT. Our faculty are dynamic educators who engage in innovative, evidence-based pedagogies. Seventy-five percent of UW Bothell faculty engage students as research collaborators, and we continue to develop community and industry partnerships to expand internship, capstone, and collaborative research opportunities for students and faculty. We offer twenty-three undergraduate and graduate degrees and eight minors across four Divisions (Biological Sciences, Computing and Software Systems, Engineering and Mathematics, Physical Sciences). The School is housed in several buildings on a vibrant campus collocated on a restored 100-acre wetland with an active salmon stream, including the 74,000 square-foot Discovery Hall teaching and laboratory facility, with a new 77,000 square-foot STEM building in collaboration with Cascadia College opening in Fall 2023.
Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. The campus is committed to increasing access to an excellent UW education and preparing students to be leaders throughout Washington and beyond.
UW Bothell provides students a participatory, cross-disciplinary experience grounded in hands-on learning, community-based research, close relationships with faculty as teachers and mentors, and the personalized support of staff who are dedicated to student success.
The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degrees. Current enrollment is approximately 6,000 students. More than 90 % of undergraduates are from Washington State, more than 40% are first-generation college attendees, and more than half are students of color.
The University values hiring faculty and staff who have demonstrated experience and ability to work successfully with diverse student populations and who can contribute to a campus culture that promotes equity among colleagues.
Diversity and inclusion are core values at UW Bothell. Our work begins with the acceptance and celebration of the differences that are represented through the many diverse and minoritized communities on our campus and in the surrounding community. We recognize that we are bound together in a collective experience and that our actions impact all in our community. When we focus on the lives of the most marginalized groups among us, we also create conditions of equity, justice and academic excellence for everyone. To learn more about our commitment to diversity click here.
The three priorities of the University’s current Strategic Plan, Increasing Access, Achieving Excellence are to strengthen diversity and equity, enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross-disciplinary teaching and scholarship.
In addition to having award winning faculty and staff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academic programming and support services designed to help students graduate on time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition and awards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability.
UW Bothell is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) that participates in the AANAPISI program. This program provides grants and related assistance to enable MSI to improve and expand their capacity to serve Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders and low-income individuals.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements for the position include:
- A Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in physics or closely related field;
- Experience in modern teaching methods in physics, including teaching and mentoring of diverse populations of students;
- Demonstrated excellence in theoretical or computational condensed matter research and ability to develop a strong research program that can incorporate undergraduates.
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching excellence: Demonstrates teaching competence and effective approaches to teaching; shows potential for high quality teaching.
- Research excellence: Demonstrates the ability to develop and sustain a research program engaging undergraduate students.
- Contributions to diversity and equal opportunity: Experience with and capacity for furthering UW Bothell’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Interdisciplinarity: Ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary STEM environment, across disciplinary interests.
- Service and collegiality: Evidence of willingness to work with others, be collaborative, and contribute to shared goals.
Instructions
Please submit the following application materials and provide names/contact information for three references who will be prepared to submit letters of recommendation upon request.
- Cover letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Research plan
- Sample syllabus of an undergraduate physics course taught or one proposed to be taught
- Statement of teaching philosophy and interests including any available evidence of teaching excellence
- Diversity statement detailing how the candidate’s teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further UW Bothell’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and the position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by November 22, 2021 will receive priority consideration.
If you have a question about the details of this search or position, please contact the search committee Chair, Joey Key, at uwbPSD@uw.edu. For questions regarding Interfolio or potential disability accommodations, please contact Annie Brelsford at uwbPSD@uw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.