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How much do physics visiting assistant professor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for physics visiting assistant professor in the United States is $86,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $106,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a physics visiting assistant professor?

Physics Visiting Assistant Professors are temporary faculty members hired by universities or colleges, typically for a limited term of one to three years, to teach physics courses and sometimes conduct research. They often fill in for permanent faculty on leave or help meet increased instructional needs. While their roles can vary by institution, they usually focus heavily on teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring students, and may participate in departmental activities. These positions are often held by early-career physicists seeking additional teaching experience before pursuing tenure-track faculty roles.

What are the typical teaching and research expectations for a physics visiting assistant professor?

As a Physics Visiting Assistant Professor, you can expect a primary focus on undergraduate teaching, often including introductory and advanced physics courses, as well as laboratory instruction. While research is usually encouraged, it may be less emphasized compared to tenure-track positions; however, many institutions value and support collaborative research, especially if it involves undergraduate students. Balancing teaching loads with maintaining active research can be challenging, but this role offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience and build a professional network, which can be instrumental for future academic career advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a physics visiting assistant professor?

To thrive as a Physics Visiting Assistant Professor, you need a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field, a strong background in teaching, and demonstrated research experience. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard), and data analysis tools like MATLAB or Python is typically required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and mentorship skills help foster effective learning and collaboration with students and colleagues. These competencies ensure high-quality instruction, productive research, and a positive learning environment during the limited-term appointment.

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Infographic showing various Physics Visiting Assistant Professor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 26% Full Time, and 74% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,471 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics

Wooster, OH • On-site

The College of Wooster
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Job description

Description
The Department of Physics at The College of Wooster invites applications for a one-year visiting position beginning Fall 2019 to teach upper and lower level physics courses and labs. Applicants should have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the ability to meaningfully involve undergraduate students in research. The College of Wooster enrolls a diverse student body (21% domestic students of color and 15% international students); applicants should have experience with diverse student populations.
The College of Wooster is an independent liberal arts institution with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Our department is an inclusive community with close faculty-student interactions and mentoring. Our physics club has won national awards for its elementary school outreach program. Each Wooster student completes a yearlong senior thesis project in our nationally recognized senior capstone program. Wooster ranks in the top 3 percent nationally as the baccalaureate origin of Ph.D.s when compared with other 4-year institutions. For more information on the department and the College, please visit http://physics.wooster.edu.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Physics or related field is preferred.
Application Instructions
Please apply via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/58019 ) and submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, three letters of reference, diversity statement, teaching statement, and research statement. The diversity statement should detail how the applicant has engaged and/or expects to engage with issues of diversity in the classroom and the curriculum, as well as on campus and in the broader community. Interfolio accounts are free to applicants - simply press "apply". Review of applications will begin January 18, 2019, and continue until the position is filled.

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