Tenure-Track Physics Educator & Undergrad Research Mentor

Benedict College; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Benedict College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics to begin January 2027. The department seeks a scholar committed to teaching excellence, undergraduate research, and service to the college community. The role includes physics courses across level and lab supervision.

Strong candidates will engage in research aligned with condensed matter, biophysics, nanotechnology, or materials science and will pursue funding for undergraduate research programs.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics is required.
• Experience teaching both lower- and upper-level physics courses.
• Strong commitment to teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of introductory and upper-level physics courses.
• Lead lectures and laboratory sections and mentor undergraduates.
• Develop undergraduate research opportunities and seek external funding.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Pedagogy

Instructional technology

Student mentoring

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Job description

Benedict College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics to begin January 2027. The department seeks a scholar committed to teaching excellence, undergraduate research, and service to the college community. The role includes physics courses across level and lab supervision.

Strong candidates will engage in research aligned with condensed matter, biophysics, nanotechnology, or materials science and will pursue funding for undergraduate research programs.