Assistant Professor, Physics & Astronomy — Research & Teaching

calvin; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvin University invites applications for a regular faculty member to join the Physics and Astronomy Department to teach physics and to do physics research, beginning in August 2027, pending administrative approval. The opening is at the rank of assistant professor.

The position is a regular faculty appointment, with teaching responsibilities across introductory and intermediate undergraduate physics courses, lab components, and some upper-level theory.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related field.
• Excellence in undergraduate teaching and active research.
• Experience with diverse teaching methods and instructional technology.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into course content.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of undergraduate physics courses (intro to intermediate, lab and some upper-level theory).
• Maintain an active research program including undergraduate research assistants (summers).
• Flexibility for part-time or full-time roles; interdisciplinary teaching when appropriate.

Skills

Teaching

Interdisciplinary interest

Diversity & inclusion

Faith integration

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Calvin University invites applications for a regular faculty member to join the Physics and Astronomy Department to teach physics and to do physics research, beginning in August 2027, pending administrative approval. The opening is at the rank of assistant professor.

The position is a regular faculty appointment, with teaching responsibilities across introductory and intermediate undergraduate physics courses, lab components, and some upper-level theory.