Tenure-Track Faculty, Assistant Professor in Physics

Salary

Depends on Qualifications Location Sewanee, TN Job Type Faculty Job Number 202100543 Division College of Arts & Sciences Department Physics Opening Date 08/31/2026 Description Benefits Position Overview The Department of Physics at the University of the South invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship starting on July 1, 2027. Applicants with significant experience might be offered an Associate Professorship. We are committed to ensuring the success of the distinctive and talented students in our classrooms and laboratories. With 1,750 undergraduate students, we value small interactive classes and close student-faculty mentoring and research.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds whose teaching, research, or service contributes to the culture of learning and community in our department and College. Position Appointment Details: Faculty Tenure-Track Position Description We seek highly qualified candidates capable of teaching in all areas of modern physics. Primary teaching responsibilities can include foundational physics and upper-level courses in the major, both lecture and laboratory. The position carries a teaching load of 5 courses per year, with both lecture and lab sections counting toward that total.

We offer a comprehensive physics curriculum as well as a robust pre-engineering program. The department deeply values undergraduate research and collaboration opportunities. We also gladly welcome new community members seeking collaborative research endeavors with faculty and students from across the campus or beyond. Additionally, we maintain active research supported by modern instrumentation used by faculty and students.

Professional development opportunities include start-up funds, funds for professional travel, and eligibility for internal grant funding, access to a broad range of programming in our Center for Teaching, a sponsored research office, and robust programming for first-year faculty, including orientation, community-building, and mentoring. Attributes of a Successful Candidate A doctoral degree in physics is required. Candidates who are near the completion of a Ph.D. may be considered. The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory-level physics courses and upper-level courses in their area of expertise.

Prior experience teaching courses in an undergraduate physics curriculum is preferred. Candidates should have a research plan in experimental-based physics that can meaningfully include undergraduate students.

Supplemental Information

The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled or closed. Applications must be submitted through the University of the South Careers Page. We invite interested candidates to submit the following items: Cover letter that describes why this particular position is of interest. This letter should also include contact information for a minimum of three individuals who may be asked by the search committee to provide letters of recommendation.

Teaching statement (2 pages) that describes your approach to teaching or techniques you would like to pursue or have tried previously, and how these approaches would engage broad groups of students. Research statement (2–3 pages) describing your research interests, how undergraduates can participate in this work, and what infrastructure might be needed. CV clearly describing your prior work and expertise in Physics. Contact Information: For more information or questions about the position, please contact Dr.

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