Tenure-Track Physics Professor—Undergrad Research & Data/CS

Physics World; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Puget Sound invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor position in physics beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach primarily undergraduate physics courses, develop an active research program with undergraduates, and may contribute to computer science or data analytics offerings.

We seek a PhD in physics or related field with strong commitment to teaching, research mentorship, and inclusive pedagogy; postdoctoral experience preferred; typical

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, astronomy, or closely related field by the time of appointment and demonstrated commitments to undergraduate teaching, research mentorship, and inclusive pedagogy are required.
• Postdoctoral experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily undergraduate physics courses; two courses and two laboratory sections per semester.
• Develop an active undergraduate research program with student involvement.
• Possibly contribute to Computer Science or Data Analytics courses as part of cross-disciplinary teaching.

Skills

Computational physics

Data analysis

Undergraduate teaching

Education

PhD in physics/astronomy/closely related field

Job description

The University of Puget Sound invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor position in physics beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach primarily undergraduate physics courses, develop an active research program with undergraduates, and may contribute to computer science or data analytics offerings.

We seek a PhD in physics or related field with strong commitment to teaching, research mentorship, and inclusive pedagogy; postdoctoral experience preferred; typical