Assistant Professor of Physics

Salary: $71,650.00 - $84,063.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300768
Department: Physics
Opening Date: 04/06/2026


Description


Summary:
This is a vacant position seeking an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics under the College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences. This is a full-time (9-month) position expected to begin in Fall 2026. The rank and tenure status of the position is negotiable based on qualifications. Applicants should possess a strong commitment to and demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service. Applicants at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor must have interests in outreach and funded projects. A Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in Materials Science/Nuclear Physics/Medical Physics/Condensed Matter Physics/Engineering Physics or a closely related field is required for this position.

Examples of Duties


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach at least twelve (12) semester hours per semester.
• The selected candidate is expected to maintain a strong research rigor and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Physics.
• As the Physics program offers MS and PhD in Applied Physics, the candidate must seek funding to support graduate students.
• Participate in teaching, research, and service activities at the department, college, and university levels that include completing teaching, research & service annually.
• Perform other duties as required

Typical Qualifications


Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Applicant must possess a Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in Materials Science/Nuclear Physics/Medical Physics/Condensed Matter Physics/Engineering Physics or a closely related field is required for this position.
• Applicant must have at least 1-3 years of teaching experience at a university level.
• Applicant must have demonstrated teaching excellence indicated by research presentations and teaching assessments.
• Applicant must have a commitment to research as evidenced by publication in scholarly journals and receiving external funding.

Supplemental Information


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Evidence of high-quality research in the fields of Physics and or related fields confirming with publications in professional journals.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate Physics courses. Expected to obtain external funding.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have a Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in Quantum Physics/Materials Science/Nuclear Physics/Medical Physics/Condensed Matter Physics/Engineering Physics/Plasma Physics or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 1-3 years of teaching experience at a university level?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have demonstrated teaching excellence indicated by research presentations and teaching assessments?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a commitment to research as evidenced by publication in scholarly journals and receiving external funding?

• Yes
• No

Required Question