Lecturer of Physics

Duties

The faculty member will teach 24 credit hours per academic year in baccalaureate-level physics courses and may also teach courses in astronomy and mathematics. Teaching responsibilities include preparing and delivering course materials developing and administering appropriate assessments evaluating student learning outcomes preparing and grading assignments and assigning final course grades.

The position also includes participation in departmental initiatives and scholarly activities that enhance curricular offerings. This may involve supporting existing basic or applied research efforts assisting in the pursuit of external funding opportunities and providing opportunities for student research internships or other experiential learning. Scholarly activities are expected to involve peer review professional recognition and/or dissemination within the discipline.

In addition the faculty member will contribute to shared governance within the department college and university. Service responsibilities include engaging with the local community supporting the service needs of relevant professional organizations and providing academic advising to students.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in physics or related field

Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in university level physics.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in physics or related field.

Additional Job Description

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Salary

$50634 to $56000

Applicants must attach the following documents in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s) conferred

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health Education and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community creates educational opportunities fosters unique collaborations and supports inclusion access and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nations top 100 byU.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library a new general academic classroom building and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

• Medical and prescription insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Flexible benefit plan

• Basic term life insurance

• Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Travel accident insurance

• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance

• Annual and sick leave

• Retirement plans

• Employee and dependent tuition discounts

• State employee discounts via BenefitHub
  

Other incentives include various on-campus event recreation and meal discounts.

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich diverse city of more than 100000 located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons crisp mountain air and 300 days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo biking or running along Pueblos beautiful river trail system golfing tennis hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural with large and small-scale farming and ranching and a diverse mix of service manufacturing and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history (felony and misdemeanor) national sex offender search and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note:The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990 the Universitys annual security report is available at: State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or veteran status. Additionally the University complies with all other relevant federal state and local laws regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at.

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC) under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination Protected Class Harassment and Retaliation policy and the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRCs contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).