Assistant Professor of Physics

2 days ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Westminster University Full time
Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Physics

Westminster University is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated individual to join our faculty as an Assistant Professor of Physics. This is a full-time, benefited position that will begin in August 2025.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about teaching and mentoring students in physics. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to create new content, engage in cutting-edge pedagogical practices, and conduct interdisciplinary work collaboratively within the sciences and across the university.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach lower-division and upper-division courses in physics to both majors and non-majors
  • Mentor students as academic advisors and contribute to the functioning of the university through service
  • Develop and teach new Science & Math courses to support the WCore liberal education program
  • Supervise students in undergraduate research, including experiment, theory, and Physics Education Research (PER)

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education, Astronomy, or Astrophysics completed by August 2025
  • Teaching experience at the post-secondary level, including as a teaching assistant or equivalent experience
  • An active intellectual life that includes regular presentations at academic conferences and occasional publications of scholarly and/or pedagogy-related articles

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching, including experience with Physics Education Research-supported pedagogical practices
  • Ability to support students from structurally marginalized communities in higher education
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate students in research

Benefits:

The 9-month starting salary at the Assistant level will be in the range of $60,133 to $63,473. Additional funding is available for conference travel and summer student research advising.

Application Instructions:

Applications will be reviewed starting on October 15th. A complete application will include a curriculum vitae, a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references.



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