Tenure-Track Physics Educator & Curriculum Innovator

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman College’s Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor beginning August 2027. A Ph.D. in physics or related field is required at start.

The successful candidate will teach five courses annually, mentor undergraduates in classroom and research, and contribute to curriculum innovation in computation/data science. Applicants from all fields are welcome. The college supports pre-tenure sabbatical leave and professional development, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required for the position, at start date.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research is valued.
• Interest in innovating curriculum with computational/data science content.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Physics and upper level courses.
• Mentor undergraduate research projects.
• Develop and contribute to curriculum and general education requirements.

Skills

Teaching undergraduates

Research mentorship

Curriculum development

Data science / computational methods

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field

Job description

Whitman College’s Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor beginning August 2027. A Ph.D. in physics or related field is required at start.

The successful candidate will teach five courses annually, mentor undergraduates in classroom and research, and contribute to curriculum innovation in computation/data science. Applicants from all fields are welcome. The college supports pre-tenure sabbatical leave and professional development, with an emphasis on