Assistant Professor of Physics & Data Science Education

Physics World; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and disability insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with match

Tuition remission - dependent children

Employee tuition waiver for two Whiton

Job summary

Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Physics at the rank of assistant professor, starting August 2027. A Ph.D. in physics or closely related field is required at hire.

We seek candidates who will mentor undergraduates, teach across the major and general education tracks, and contribute to curriculum innovation in computational methods or data science.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics or closely related field required at start of appointment.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate research and teach across general and upper-level physics courses.
• Interest in curriculum innovation in computational methods or data science.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses annually across major track and general education requirements.
• Mentor undergraduate research students and guide student projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues to innovate curriculum and support a diverse learning environment.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Job description

Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Physics at the rank of assistant professor, starting August 2027. A Ph.D. in physics or closely related field is required at hire.

We seek candidates who will mentor undergraduates, teach across the major and general education tracks, and contribute to curriculum innovation in computational methods or data science.