Assistant Professor of Instruction

Physics Today; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Northwestern University’s Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for a full-time, benefits eligible, multi-year, non-tenure eligible faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Instruction, beginning September 1, 2027. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and have experience working with diverse student populations.

A standard teaching assignment is six one-quarter courses per academic year with possible reductions for administrative and other

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related field (must be conferred before Sept 1, 2027).
• Experience teaching diverse student populations and excellence in teaching.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach six one-quarter courses per academic year; reductions possible for admin duties.
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in the department.
• Participate in service duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Diversity & inclusion

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

Northwestern University’s Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for a full-time, benefits eligible, multi-year, non-tenure eligible faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Instruction, beginning September 1, 2027.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and have experience working with diverse student populations. A standard teaching assignment is six one-quarter courses per academic year with possible reductions for administrative and other duties.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, which must be conferred before September 1, 2027.

Salary

The expected base pay range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000.
This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.
Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits.The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave;tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.