Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Data-Intensive Methods

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

Apply now Job no: 552340
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure‑Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics, Tenured/Tenure‑Track, Full Time

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field
• At least one year of postdoctoral experience at the time of application
• Record of theoretical, experimental, or computational research involving large data sets, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, or intensive simulations
• Potential for attracting external funding to develop and sustain research involving undergraduate and master’s students
• Teaching potential at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first‑generation students

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Evidence of ongoing research utilizing Big Data in physics and astronomy, including machine learning and data‑driven modelling of large‑scale datasets or computationally intensive numerical simulations
• 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

• Teach physics and/or astronomy courses at various levels of the department’s curriculum (in‑person, hybrid, online, or any combination)
• 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

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at California State University, Long Beach offers a high‑quality curriculum and state‑of‑the‑art research opportunities. Our faculty engage in research in Condensed Matter Physics, Astrophysics, Particle Physics, Nuclear Theory, Nanomaterials, Biophysics, and Astronomy, providing stimulating projects for our students.

• A Student Success Statement (max two pages, single‑spaced) about teaching or other experiences with a diverse student population
• Letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references (for confidential letters of recommendation to be contacted if you reach the semi‑finalist stage)
• Statement of research interest and plans to secure external funding and engage undergraduate and master’s‑level graduate students in research
• Statement of teaching philosophy (different from the Student Success Statement)
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e‑transcript preferred, if available)

Click the Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application. For requests for information or questions about the position, contact:
Professor Prashanth Jaikumar, Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Physics & Astronomy
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA

Advertised: Oct 10 2025 Pacific Daylight Time