Assistant Professor of Physics

2 weeks ago


Northfield, Minnesota, United States St. Olaf Full time
About the Position

The Department of Physics at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Physics at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin August 2025.

Responsibilities
  • Teach engineering and physics courses in a liberal arts setting, including Introduction to Engineering Design and upper-level engineering courses.
  • Develop an active, experimental research program suitable for undergraduate participation and external funding.
  • Contribute to the growing Engineering Studies program and support student endeavors through internship placement.
Qualifications

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a closely-related field by the start of fall semester.

About the Department

The Physics Department provides a collegial, supportive, and intellectually vibrant environment for faculty and students.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

St. Olaf College is committed to equity and inclusion and strives to be a campus of welcome where students, faculty, and staff thrive by bringing their full humanity.

How to Apply

A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, graduate transcripts, teaching statement, and professional statement.



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