Assistant Professor of Physics

1000scholars; Williamstown (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup funds

First3 program

NCFDD Faculty Success Program

Rice Center for Teaching

Job summary

Williams College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physics & Astronomy, starting September 2027, to teach across the undergraduate curriculum and mentor undergraduates in research. The hire will contribute to a vibrant, inclusive academic community and collaborate with a diverse student body.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field by July 2027; postdoctoral experience is preferred, and startup funds will be available to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field by July 2027 is required.
• Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the undergraduate physics curriculum; involve undergraduates in research.
• Engage in service and contribute to the department and college community while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Theoretical physics

Computational physics

Undergraduate teaching

Research with undergraduates

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field

Job description

The Williams College Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with teaching duties starting September 2027. We seek a theoretical or computational physicist eager to teach throughout the undergraduate physics curriculum and to involve undergraduates in research. A Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field is required; candidates must have completed their Ph.D. degree by July 2027, and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Startup funds will be available. Williams College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We strongly encourage applicants who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives in our department.

Our department includes eleven full-time tenure-line faculty, including 4 theorists, 5 experimentalists, and 2 observational astronomers. For more information, see https://physics.williams.edu and our FAQ page on being a physicist at Williams. We graduate approximately 25 majors annually, the vast majority of whom pursue advanced study or careers in physics, astronomy, or related fields.

We are interested in candidates who will contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of our academic community through their teaching, research, and service, and who are committed to working effectively with a diverse student population. The standard teaching load in the Department of Physics and Astronomy is two courses per semester; this often equates to three hours of lecture and two associated laboratory sections each week. Faculty maintain active research programs with undergraduate participation throughout the year. In addition to the emphasis our department places on supporting incoming faculty, Williams offers faculty participation in the college’s professional development program First3 and in the NCFDD Faculty Success Program, along with support through the Rice Center for Teaching.

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (https://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.