Chair, Department of Physics
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- Illinois State University
- Location
- Normal, Illinois
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- Tenured & Tenure-Track
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- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Chair, Department of Physics
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Physics
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Illinois State University (ISU) invites applications for the Chair position in the Department of Physics. The Department of Physics is looking for a visionary, collaborative, and successful teacher-scholar at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with administrative experience to oversee its undergraduate and newly established graduate (MS) programs in physics, as well as to foster faculty-led research efforts, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The ideal Chair candidate will be an experienced faculty member with proven leadership and administrative abilities, a strong track record of scholarly research and funding, a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student success, and a clear vision for the future of the Physics Department within the context of Illinois State University. Priority will be given to candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student body in research, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students across various disciplines in the Department. The position is a twelve-month tenured appointment. The salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Chair is responsible for leading and guiding the department’s future, which includes faculty and staff development, mentoring, strategic planning, initiatives aimed at student recruitment and success, fiscal management, personnel recruitment and retention, and oversight of facilities. Additionally, the Chair will actively advocate for excellence in research, teaching, and service, while working to secure the resources necessary to advance the department's mission and vision. While administrative duties are primary, the Chair is expected to maintain an active and productive research agenda with meaningful research opportunities for students. The Chair will be expected to teach one course per academic year.
Department of Physics: The Department of Physics is one of 19 departments, schools, and interdisciplinary programs in the College of Arts and Sciences at ISU (https://cas.illinoisstate.edu/) offering bachelor's and master’s degrees in physics nationwide. The bachelor's degree in physics has concentrations in physics, physics teacher education, computational physics, biophysics, and engineering physics. The Department has 11 full-time, 4 instructional faculty, and 7 support staff, approximately 100 undergraduate students, and a newly established MS degree program that launched in Fall 2024 (https://physics.illinoisstate.edu/academics/). Our dynamic research programs (https://physics.illinoisstate.edu/research/) are led by internationally recognized faculty members and supported by major external funding agencies (e.g., National Science Foundation), focusing on theoretical, computational, and experimental physics. Our faculty members maintain active, interdisciplinary collaborations with other science and technology departments across campus and the discipline.
Illinois State University: Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.
Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Required Qualifications• A doctoral degree in Physics or a related field
• Academic achievements in scholarship and teaching that merit appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
• Must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.
• Previous administrative leadership experience in organizing or leading departmental or institutional initiatives
• Record of sustained external research funding
• Record of sustained teaching excellence
• Currently holding rank at the level of full professor
Varies
Proposed Starting Date07/01/2025
Required Applicant Documents1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter
3. Statement of Leadership Philosophy, including a Vision for the ISU Physics Department, maximum 2 pages
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy, maximum 1 page
5. Research Summary, maximum 2 pages
6. Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement, maximum 1 page
7. The names and contact details of 4 references. References will be contacted for candidates invited to participate in a Zoom interview.
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for ApplicantsThe review of the applications will begin on November 27, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Apply by this date to be included in the first review of applications.
Contact Information for ApplicantsSearch Committee Chair, Rebekka Darner, rldarne@ilstu.edu
Human Resources Representative, Lexi Marquez, emmarq1@ilstu.edu
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 10/11/2024 09:00 AM CST
Application Closes: Open until filled
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About
Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities and promoting the highest academic standards in teaching, scholarship, and community service. Serving more than 20,000 students, our six colleges offer 178 undergraduate majors, 77 minors, 102 master’s programs, 18 doctoral degrees, and 42 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a “Great Place to Work” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Illinois State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our mission.
Vision
Illinois State University, a first-choice public university, will be increasingly recognized as a national leader for educating high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized and transformative experience at an institution that:
- Offers premier undergraduate and graduate programs that integrate traditional knowledge and methods with emerging ideas and innovations
- Generates knowledge through high-quality research, scholarship, and creative activities
- Supports student learning and development inside and outside of the classroom
- Serves the region, state, nation, and world through its commitments to responsible stewardship, meaningful civic engagement, cultural enrichment, and the development of global citizens
Mission
We at Illinois State University work as a diverse community of scholars with a commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. We promote the highest academic standards in our teaching, scholarship, public service and the connections we build among them. We devote all of our resources and energies to creating the most supportive and productive community possible to serve the citizens of Illinois and beyond.
Values
Pursuit of Learning and Scholarship
Illinois State University works with students as partners in their educational development inside and outside of the classroom so that students come to appreciate learning as an active and lifelong process. The University contributes new knowledge through research, scholarship, and creative activities in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate. Faculty members embrace a balanced teacher–scholar model that values their contributions as teachers (facilitators of learning) and scholars (creators and discoverers of knowledge and information).
Individualized Attention
Illinois State University provides a supportive environment that places all learners at the center of teaching and scholarship. Innovative curricular and cocurricular programs, strong student-faculty-staff connections, and superior student services focus on each student as an individual. The University fosters academic and personal growth, recognizes unique educational aspirations, and acknowledges that each faculty and staff member is integral to student success.
Diversity
Illinois State University affirms and encourages community and a respect for differences by fostering an inclusive environment characterized by cultural understanding, ethical behavior, and social justice. The University supports a diverse faculty and staff who mentor a diverse student population. The University endeavors to provide opportunities for all students, staff, and faculty to participate in a global society.
Integrity
Illinois State University promotes an environment defined by the highest ethical standards. Leadership of the University is characterized by stability, adherence to shared values, collaborative decision making, and accountable stewardship of all university resources. Members of the University community work collaboratively through shared governance to ensure the success of the University and are dedicated to making ongoing improvements, always enhancing their contribution to Illinois State University and building on prior accomplishments. Teaching and learning, including research and creative activities, are conducted at the highest level of academic quality and integrity.
Civic Engagement
Illinois State University prepares students to be informed and engaged global citizens who will promote and further the goals of society. The University promotes active learning experiences through which students will gain an awareness and understanding of civic engagement as a lifelong responsibility. The University partners with business, industry, government, and educational entities providing leadership in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives; expanding service and outreach; and enhancing financial support for instructional, scholarly, and service activities.
Illinois State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and anti-harassment. Illinois State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, order of protection, gender identity and expression, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, unfavorable military discharge, or status as a veteran in employment, educational programs and activities, or admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed by contacting the director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access by email at EqualOpportunity@IllinoisState.edu, by calling (309) 438-3383, or by mail at Illinois State University, Campus Box 1280, Normal, IL 61790.
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Campus Box 1300
Illinois State University
Normal
Illinois
61790
US
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