Assistant Professor of Physics

Aquinas College; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquinas College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach the two-semester introductory physics sequence, including lecture and laboratory sections, and other courses as needed to support the department and college goals.

Responsibilities include student advising, contributing to recruitment and retention, and developing an active undergraduate research program that engages students in scholarship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics or closely related field required (ABD considered).
• Evidence of or strong potential for effective undergraduate teaching expected.
• Ability to develop a sustainable program of scholarship involving undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 contact hours per academic year, including two-semester introductory physics sequence with lecture and lab.
• Advise undergraduate students and contribute to recruitment and retention efforts.
• Develop and maintain an undergraduate-research program involving students where feasible.

Education

Ph.D. in physics or closely related field

Job description

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Assistant Professor of Physics

Physics Full Time Faculty Grand Rapids, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 173540

This is a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics position beginning Fall 2027.

Teaching: Teach 24 contact hours per academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include the two-semester introductory physics sequence, including lecture and laboratory sections, and modern physics. Additional teaching assignments may include courses for non-science majors and other courses appropriate to the candidate’s background and departmental needs.

Student advising and recruitment: Advise undergraduate students and contribute to departmental and college efforts to recruit and retain students.

Scholarship: Develop and maintain a program of research and scholarship appropriate to an undergraduate institution and involving undergraduate students where feasible.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field is required (ABD considered). Evidence of, or strong potential for, effective undergraduate teaching is expected. The successful candidate should also demonstrate the ability to develop a sustainable program of scholarship that can engage undergraduate students.

Applications received by December 14 will receive full consideration; position open until filled.

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.

Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:

The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.

Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, ample paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.