Open-Rank Physics Professor: Teaching & Innovation

The-University-of-Austin-; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Research stipend

Renewable five-year contracts

Job summary

The University of Austin (UATX) invites applications for faculty positions in Physics within the Center for Sciences. Appointments are at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level with a Fall 2027 start.

Part-time options are considered; compensation includes benefits and a research stipend. Faculty teach 18 quarter hours annually, supporting an intensive core STEM curriculum and opportunities to focus in mathematics, computer science, AI, physics or applied engineering.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or closely related field; strong teaching ability.
• A record of physics research or advanced work in technology.
• Multidisciplinary viewpoint within the hard sciences; ability to mentor students in physics projects.

Responsibilities

• Appoint at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor with Fall 2027 start; part-time options considered.
• Teach 18 quarter hours annually across levels; engage in undergraduate teaching and research.
• Contribute to building an innovative, startup-like university while sustaining scholarship and research agendas.

Skills

Teaching ability

Mentoring students

Physics research

Interdisciplinary mindset

Education

PhD in physics

Job description

The University of Austin (UATX) invites applications for faculty positions in Physics within the Center for Sciences. Appointments are at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level with a Fall 2027 start.

Part-time options are considered; compensation includes benefits and a research stipend. Faculty teach 18 quarter hours annually, supporting an intensive core STEM curriculum and opportunities to focus in mathematics, computer science, AI, physics or applied engineering.