Assistant/Associate Professor

MedStar Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Physics to lead the development of an astronomy and astrophysics program at North Carolina Central University. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, research, and community service while contributing to the evolution of physics education within a supportive academic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics required.
• 5 years experience in a STEM educational setting.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physics.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of physics courses and develop new astronomy and astrophysics courses.
• Contribute to research projects and secure funding.
• Engage in public service and academic advising.

Skills

Effective communication

Pedagogical instruction

Research program development

Computational experience

Education

PhD in Physics or related Astronomy/Astrophysics

Job description

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Position Information

Working Title	Assistant/Associate Professor
Position Number	610436
Appointment Type	Tenure Track - Initial 2 years
FTE	1=9/10 month -Faculty only

Position Overview

Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
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The Department of Mathematics and Physics within the College of Health and Sciences promotes North Carolina Central University's commitment to excellence in instruction, research, and service offering programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree and the Master of Science degree each in mathematics and in physics. In addition, the Department offers all General Education Curriculum courses in mathematics as well as in physics.

The purpose of this Mathematics/Physics tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Physics is to develop an astronomy and astrophysics program including research and courses to provide academic support, enrichment, research and work opportunities for Mathematics/Physics students at NCCU.

PhD in Physics and/or related Astronomy or Astrophysics and 5 years of experience delivering support services in a STEM educational setting

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North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit
Primary Purpose of Position
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to engage in effective and respectful communication both written and oral. Ability to provide instruction in physics (at all levels including undergraduate and graduate) and lower division computational courses using evidence-based or research-based pedagogical instruction. Ability to create a sustainable research program of interest to the astrophysics community and funding agencies. Ability to effectively interact with colleagues and supervise student researchers. Computational experience in observational cosmology and time-domain astrophysics.
Minimum Education/Experience
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Function

Instructional

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Normal duties of this faculty position include teaching, research, and service. More specifically, the duties will include: (1) teaching a range of physics courses at the undergraduate level, introductory astronomy, computer and computational science courses, and graduate level courses as appropriate; teach physics courses and possibly lower-division computational courses. Review the current astronomy course and develop astronomy and astrophysics courses appropriate for upper division physics majors and MS graduate students.

Function

Research

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Contribute to the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope supernova project infrastructure team effort led by a Duke collaborator. Specifically, the NCCU group is part of the calibration efforts. Seek independent funding and build a sustainable research program. Lead or co-lead independent scholarly research and publication in the discipline, supervise undergraduate and graduate research in the department.

Contribute to the department, the College of Health and Sciences and the university through service projects and committee activities. Academic advising, holding office hours as well as other normal duties and functions of NCCU faculty at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor

Function	Public Service
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Posting Detail Information

Criminal background required

Posting Number	F000028
Open Date	06/17/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Date Position Available	07/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants