Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Job summary

New York Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics at the New York City Campus. The role emphasizes engaging, inclusive teaching for majors and non-majors, with opportunities to modernize curricula and contribute to department activities.

The initial two-year appointment may extend with renewal, with potential promotion tracks to higher ranks and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or closely related field by time of appointment.
• Proven undergraduate teaching experience and commitment to diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging physics courses for majors, minors, and non-majors.
• Modernize course materials and develop new courses.
• Contribute to department via advising, mentoring, and committees.
• Manage teaching load of 21 credit hours per year.

Skills

Teaching

Student mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Job description

Overview

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

The Department of Physics invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position at NYIT's New York City Campus. As our student body and institution evolve, we seek a forward-thinking educator who will teach creatively and grow alongside our department.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will (1) teach engaging, interactive physics courses for majors, minors, and non-majors, (2) modernize and develop course materials in existing courses, (3) create new courses and curricula tailored to changing student needs, (4) contribute to the NYIT community through service activities such as student academic advising and mentoring, recruitment initiatives, and department- college- and school-wide committees. The teaching load for the position is 21 credit hours per year.

The initial appointment will be for two years, with subsequent reappointments (subject to approval by the university) for two consecutive three-year contracts, followed by renewable five-year contracts with possibility of promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to educating students from different backgrounds.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience creating and teaching advanced undergraduate laboratory courses.
• Experience and future plans for meaningfully involving undergraduate students in physics research.

• Expected start date: Jan 2027 or Sept 2027 depending on candidate availability
• Deadline for applications: open until filled, with review of applications to begin Sept 28, 2026

Other Information

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal andprofessional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $85,000.00/Yr.