Assistant Professor - Physics (Tenure-Track)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The City College of New York invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Physics, anticipated to begin Fall 2027. We seek candidates in computational condensed matter physics with a focus on quantum materials and strong theory-experiment collaboration.

Ideal candidates will establish a vigorous, internationally recognized research program, collaborate with CCNY experimental groups, and contribute to teaching and mentoring at all levels.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required.
• Postdoctoral research experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentoring.
• Ability to develop an independent theoretical research program and collaborate with experimental work.

Responsibilities

• Establish a vigorous, internationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Collaborate with experimental programs at CCNY in quantum materials, photonics, and quantum optics.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students at all levels.
• Engage in inter-institutional collaborations within CCNY and across CUNY.

Skills

Postdoctoral research experience

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field

Job description

Position Details

The City College of New York is pleased to announce a faculty search as part of the CUNY Martin S. Spergel Initiative supported by the Simons Foundation. The Department of Physics at The City College of New York (CCNY) of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, anticipated to begin in Fall 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in computational condensed matter physics, broadly defined, with an emphasis on quantum materials.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, strongly correlated and topological quantum matter, two-dimensional and moiré materials, quantum magnetism, nonequilibrium and driven quantum systems, light-matter interactions in quantum materials, many-body quantum dynamics, and computational approaches to quantum materials.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, internationally recognized, and externally funded theoretical research program. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research can foster close interactions between theory and experiment and create new opportunities for collaboration with existing experimental programs at CCNY in quantum materials, condensed matter physics, photonics, and quantum optics.

The successful candidate will complement and enhance existing departmental strengths and contribute to growing efforts in quantum science and technology at CCNY and across CUNY. Opportunities exist for broader collaborations with theoretical and experimental groups at the CUNY Graduate Center, the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, and other research institutions in the New York metropolitan area. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in physics, as well as mentoring and advising students at all levels.

CCNY is the flagship campus of CUNY, a public university system in New York City. The Department of Physics has internationally recognized research programs spanning condensed matter physics, photonics, particle physics, and biophysics. The College fosters interdisciplinary research and collaboration across CCNY, multiple CUNY campuses, and leading research institutions in the New York metropolitan area.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarly achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentoring.
• Ability to develop an independent theoretical research program while engaging productively with experimental research efforts.
• Ability to collaborate within CCNY, across CUNY, and with local research institutions.

Compensation

Salary Range: $105,588 - $114,091

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with the review of applications to begin on November 15, 2026.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

33040

Location

City College of New York

Job Type

Full-Time