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Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Physics and Astronomy (NTT)

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Jul 11, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Title	Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Physics and Astronomy (NTT)
Campus	Stockton
Department	Department of Physics
Posting Number	F00997
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Open Date	07/11/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions	The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of the Pacific invites applications for a full-time, 9-month non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice position, starting July 2026. This is a promotable and renewable position. Non-tenure-track faculty members collaborate in fullling the University's mission to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities. The University of the Pacific, located in Stockton, California, is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI) as well as an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI) by the U.S. Department of Education. Stockton was named the most racially and ethnically diverse large city in the United States in a 2020 U.S. News & World Report Special Study. Primary responsibilities include: Non-tenure track faculty position focused primarily on teaching. The teaching load will be 6 courses over 2 semesters. Teaching responsibilities include algebra-based and calculus-based introductory physics courses for non-physics majors and for engineers and physics majors, respectively. Depending on the department needs, faculty interests, and expertise, the new professor may also teach introductory courses for non-majors (e.g. astronomy, physics of music) or upper-division courses for majors and engineers (e.g modern physics, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, astrophysics, cosmology, or other courses from our catalog). Depending on department needs, there may be opportunities to develop new general education courses in physics for non-majors or upper-division electives for physics and engineer majors. Additional opportunities include: Eligible to teach summer courses for an additional stipend. Mentoring student research and projects. Applying for internal research grants. Utilizing full support from the Office of Sponsored Programs to develop and submit external (national, federal, or local) grant proposals The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers B.S. degrees in Physics and Engineering-Physics, as well as a B.A. in Physics. The department consists of six full-time faculty members, most of whom are engaged in grant-funded research spanning high energy theory, galaxy formation and evolution, exoplanetary systems, and advanced battery development. University of the Pacic recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD degree in physics or a closely related eld.
Preferred Qualifications	Excellent oral and written communication skills. Postdoctoral experience. Experience teaching in higher education. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not denitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hiring Range	$70,000.00 000 (We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and Current Budget Position responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualications, internal equity, as well as organizational considerations when extending an offer.)
Special Instructions	To apply, please submit the following: Attention of Elisa Toloba , Department of Physics and Astronomy Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy and interests. Optional: Statement of Research. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2026 and continue until the position is lled.
Contact Information	For further information, please contact: Elisa Toloba , Department of Physics and Astronomy at etoloba@pacic.edu . Join us at the University of the Pacic, where you can make a signicant impact in a collaborative and supportive environment dedicated to academic excellence and innovation.
Contact Email	etoloba@pacific.edu

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?	Yes
Minimum Number of References	2
Maximum Number of References	3
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.