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Wesleyan

Assistant Professor of Physics

Middletown, CT · On-site

WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS Special Instructions to Applicants: You will be asked to upload electronic versions of the following items: (1) a cover letter, (2) a ...

Carleton

Assistant Professor of Physics

Northfield, MN · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

R-01570Carleton College invites applications for a tenure-track position in experimental physics (Assistant Professor of Physics) that would normally begin September 1, 2027. Applications received by ...

Physics Today

Assistant Professor of Physics

Oberlin, OH · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time ... applied physics, in part to support engineering-related initiatives. We will also consider ...

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Assistant Professor of Physics

Normal, AL • On-site

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Education • 11 - 50 employees
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$71K - $84K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary: $71,650.00 - $84,063.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300768
Department: Physics
Opening Date: 04/06/2026
Description
Summary:
This is a vacant position seeking an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics under the College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences. This is a full-time (9-month) position expected to begin in Fall 2026. The rank and tenure status of the position is negotiable based on qualifications. Applicants should possess a strong commitment to and demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service. Applicants at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor must have interests in outreach and funded projects. A Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in Materials Science/Nuclear Physics/Medical Physics/Condensed Matter Physics/Engineering Physics or a closely related field is required for this position.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Teach at least twelve (12) semester hours per semester.
  • The selected candidate is expected to maintain a strong research rigor and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Physics.
  • As the Physics program offers MS and PhD in Applied Physics, the candidate must seek funding to support graduate students.
  • Participate in teaching, research, and service activities at the department, college, and university levels that include completing teaching, research & service annually.
  • Perform other duties as required

Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
  • Applicant must possess a Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in Materials Science/Nuclear Physics/Medical Physics/Condensed Matter Physics/Engineering Physics or a closely related field is required for this position.
  • Applicant must have at least 1-3 years of teaching experience at a university level.
  • Applicant must have demonstrated teaching excellence indicated by research presentations and teaching assessments.
  • Applicant must have a commitment to research as evidenced by publication in scholarly journals and receiving external funding.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Evidence of high-quality research in the fields of Physics and or related fields confirming with publications in professional journals.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate Physics courses. Expected to obtain external funding.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Do you have a Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in Quantum Physics/Materials Science/Nuclear Physics/Medical Physics/Condensed Matter Physics/Engineering Physics/Plasma Physics or a closely related field?
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Do you have at least 1-3 years of teaching experience at a university level?
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Do you have demonstrated teaching excellence indicated by research presentations and teaching assessments?
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  • No

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Do you have a commitment to research as evidenced by publication in scholarly journals and receiving external funding?
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  • No

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