Tenure-Track Physics Professor — Teach, Mentor, Innovate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tenure sabbatical leave

Professional development support

Job summary

Whitman College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics to teach five courses annually, mentor undergraduates, and lead research initiatives. The candidate will contribute to curriculum development in computational methods and data science, while collaborating with colleagues to advance pedagogical innovation.

The department emphasizes inclusive teaching and engagement with interdisciplinary programs, with strong support for research and teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or closely related field at the start of the position.
• Interest in sharing passion for physics with undergraduates and mentoring students.
• Prepared to help innovate curriculum in computational methods or data science.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the major track, including General Physics and upper-level classes.
• Contribute to courses that meet general education requirements.
• Mentor undergraduates in research and scholarly activities.
• Collaborate across the department to promote growth and pedagogical innovation.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Computational methods

Data science

Education

PhD in Physics or closely related field

Tools

Computational tools

Job description

Whitman College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics to teach five courses annually, mentor undergraduates, and lead research initiatives. The candidate will contribute to curriculum development in computational methods and data science, while collaborating with colleagues to advance pedagogical innovation.

The department emphasizes inclusive teaching and engagement with interdisciplinary programs, with strong support for research and teaching excellence.