Assistant Professor of Physics - Applied Mechanics

California State University • San Marcos, CA

3d • $8,500 - $9,167 • Onsite

About The Position

California State University San Marcos seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will have a specialization in applied mechanics or a related area and will help establish an applied mechanics track within the Applied Physics bachelor’s degree program. The department values undergraduate teaching and involving students in research. The position is based at CSUSM in San Marcos, California.

Requirements

• A doctorate in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field, with specialization in geophysics, continuum mechanics, fluid dynamics, rheology, soft condensed matter, structure of materials, granular materials, or a related area. ABD applicants may be considered and interviewed, but must hold the doctorate from an accredited university at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence, commitment to exploring research-based instructional practices, and ability to teach courses across the undergraduate physics curriculum.
• A record of published research commensurate with years of experience, and ability to develop and sustain an undergraduate-involving research program leading to original, peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with departmental colleagues and the campus community.
• Work must be performed in California as a condition of employment.
• Successful completion of employment, education, reference, and criminal record checks is required; mandated reporter requirements apply.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to contribute to developing and offering an applied mechanics track within the Applied Physics bachelor’s degree program.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis and other techniques and software packages relevant to applied mechanics research and industry.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence in teaching, research, and/or service.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across the undergraduate physics curriculum.
• Explore the use of research-based instructional practices and demonstrate teaching excellence.
• Develop and sustain a research program involving undergraduates that leads to original, peer-reviewed publications.
• Contribute to developing and offering an applied mechanics track within the Applied Physics bachelor’s degree program.
• Work cooperatively with departmental colleagues and the campus community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree