Assistant Professor, Quantum Information Science

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in quantum information science, beginning August 2027. The department seeks a candidate who can develop an active research program, seek external funding, and mentor undergraduate and masters students while teaching physics and quantum information science at multiple levels.

The department emphasizes inclusive teaching, equity, and excellence in both research and instruction and values service to a

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in physics or a related field.
• Candidates should demonstrate quantum information science (QIS) research experience that complements existing departmental experimental and theoretical expertise.
• Candidates should be familiar with a variety of contemporary, research-based teaching practices and be committed to teaching lower-division, upper-division, and graduate classes in physics and quantum information science.
• Candidates should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will teach courses at the BS/BA and MS level, including upper division and graduate courses related to quantum information science.
• The candidate will be expected to engage undergraduate and graduate students in physics research, and to develop an externally funded research program that provides support and mentorship for these students.
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually on department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity—in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and academic preparation—through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Education

Doctoral degree in physics or related field

Job description

San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in quantum information science, beginning August 2027. The department seeks a candidate who can develop an active research program, seek external funding, and mentor undergraduate and masters students while teaching physics and quantum information science at multiple levels.

The department emphasizes inclusive teaching, equity, and excellence in both research and instruction and values service to a