"Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy (Data-Intensive Methods)"

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Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy (Data-Intensive Methods)

Job No: 552340
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time Basis: Full Time

Position: Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy with Emphasis on Data-Intensive Methods Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $88,008 to $95,004/per year, $7,330 to $7,920/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin December 2, 2025. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023... CSULB's Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students...

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Department of Physics and Astronomy

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D., or equivalent degree, in Physics, Astronomy or a closely related field
• At least one year of postdoctoral experience at the time of application
• Record of theoretical, experimental physics or astronomy research focused on any subfield involving large data that may require the use of tools such as machine learning or artificial intelligence or computationally intensive simulations
• Potential for attracting external funding to develop and sustain research involving undergraduate and master's students
• Potential to teach physics courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates potential for excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Evidence of ongoing research utilizing Big Data in physics and astronomy, theory or experiment, including but not limited to developing and applying machine learning and/or data-driven modelling to large-scale datasets or computationally intensive numerical simulations
• Demonstrates potential for developing and sustaining an independent, externally funded, research program involving undergraduate and master's students leading to peer-reviewed publications
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

Duties:

• Teach physics and/or astronomy courses at various levels of the department's curriculum (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and master's students in research projects
• Develop and sustain a research program, involving students, leading to publications and external grant applications
• Participate in and provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students...

About our Department and the Position

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at California State University, Long Beach provides a high-quality curriculum with state-of-the-art research opportunities... (detailed department info)

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

• A Student Success Statement... (guidelines)
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references...
• Statement of research interest and plans...
• Statement of teaching philosophy...
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript...

How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application. Requests for information... to Professor Prashanth Jaikumar, Chair, PhysicsSearch@csulb.edu