Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Theoretical or Computational Physics

College of the Holy Cross; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Startup funding

One-course reduction in first year

Job summary

College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in theoretical or computational physics, to begin August 2027. The ideal candidate will emphasize undergraduate teaching and research, involve undergraduates in meaningful projects, and contribute to the department’s diverse elective offerings. A Ph.D.

in physics or related field is required by the start date. The position includes a 3-2 teaching load, research leave before tenure, startup funding,

Qualifications

• Excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogies.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate physics courses with a 3-2 teaching load and supervise undergraduate research.
• Develop and integrate innovative teaching methods and emerging technologies like AI into the curriculum.
• Contribute to the physics program through curriculum development and student mentorship.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Inclusive pedagogy

Research mentorship

Education

Ph.D. in physics or closely related field

Job description

Summary

The Department of Physics at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in theoretical or computational physics to begin in August 2027. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research who can help us implement best teaching practices, thoughtfully integrate emerging technologies like AI into the physics curriculum, and contribute to the variety of our physics elective offerings.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to involve undergraduates in meaningful research projects, contribute to our physics curriculum at all levels, and help students develop key academic and professional skills. No lab space is available for this position. The Physics Department consists of seven faculty members and approximately 40 majors, and more information can be found at our website: https://www.holycross.edu/academics/department/physics.

This position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a research leave prior to tenure review of either a full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary, and generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty. To enable a smooth transition to Holy Cross, new full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors receive start-up funding to support their research and professional development and have a one-course reduction in their first year of teaching (i.e., 2-2). This position offers full benefits and a starting salary of $102,500.

In alignment with the strategic plans for Holy Cross and the division of Academic Affairs, we view academic excellence and inclusive excellence as inextricably linked. Our faculty combine high-impact scholarship and outstanding teaching with a deep commitment to inclusive excellence. They generate new knowledge in their fields while utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies and course designs to create classroom environments where all students have a sense of belonging, are valued, and can flourish to reach their full potential. Academic freedom is a cornerstone of our intellectual and moral community; the College is committed to supporting faculty and students as they work to advance our educational mission and serve the common good.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching as well as a commitment to inclusive pedagogies. A Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field is required by the beginning of the appointment.

For applicants who may require visa sponsorship: The College supports new faculty in pursuing an appropriate visa or other immigration status consistent with their qualifications and the responsibilities of the position. Because several pathways may be available, the College works with candidates who are offered positions to determine the most appropriate option. Please note, however, the College does not support H1-B visa petitions that are subject to the payment of an additional $100,000 fee. The College, where appropriate, will support H-1B petitions that are not subject to the $100,000 fee.

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,200 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts - New England’s second-largest city. The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduring commitment to academic excellence and inclusive excellence and who embrace the educational benefits of a richly diverse community.

To learn more about faculty life at the College and in the Worcester area, applicants are encouraged to visit our Office of the Provost page and our Faculty Openings page.

Holy Cross aspires to meet the needs of dual-career couples, in part through its membership in the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts and the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. To learn more about faculty life at the College, applicants are encouraged to visit http://holycross.edu/join.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity in the workplace. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [e-mail], or by calling 508-793-3391.

College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,200 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts - New England’s second-largest city. The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduring commitment to academic excellence and inclusive excellence and who embrace the educational benefits of a richly diverse community.

Additionally, The Provost’s Office supports the Association of American Universities’ principles on preventing sexual harassment in academia. Accordingly, all finalists will be asked to attest that they are not currently under investigation for sexual misconduct and that there are no substantiated findings of sexual misconduct against them in any previous position—or, if such findings exist, to provide a full explanation. The candidate selected for an offer will also be asked to provide written consent for the release of personnel information from their prior employer.