Tenure Track Faculty in Physics for 2027-2028

Tenure Track Faculty in Physics for 2027-2028

The Department of Physics Optical Engineering andNanoEngineering (PHON) at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology seeks applicantsfor a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to supportthe Physics degree program starting August 2027. Candidates with advancedexperience may be considered for appointment at a higher academic rank. Ourteaching-focused mission is to provide students with the worlds bestundergraduate science engineering and mathematics education in an environmentof individual attention and support. If this resonates with you then we thinkyoull love what we have to offer.

The candidate we hire will be joining a 21-person teamresponsible for providing undergraduate major programs in physicsnanoengineering and optical engineering along with an M.S. degree in opticalengineering. The department also supports several minors and certificatesincluding a semiconductor certificate astronomy minor quantum informationcertificate theoretical physics minor and a solid-state physics/materials scienceminor. Active research programs and interests include material sciencemagneto-optics x-ray absorption spectroscopy and diffraction medical imagingsemiconductors gravitational and quantum physics and addition thedepartment operates two observatories the OakleyObservatory on campus and theOakley Southern Sky Observatory in Australia as well as a state-of-the-artcleanroom (MiNDSLab). Perceived departmental future needs include support for advancedlaboratory classes including independent student projects support for studentdevelopment of computational skills and support for students interested inpursuing interdisciplinary projects.

The successful candidate will use effective approaches toteach introductory physics courses and labs as well as upper division courses inphysics including lab courses. The candidate will have the opportunity to developand teach upper-level electives in their area of expertise as well asopportunities to establish their area of research. It is expected that thesuccessful candidate will pursue research activities that provide valuableresearch experiences to undergraduate students. Please visit our course catalogat for descriptions of our existing courses.

Essential job responsibilities include teaching and advisingstudents continued professional development and service to the departmentInstitute and professional community. Applicants should demonstrate a strongcommitment to undergraduate education including laboratory instruction andlifelong personal and professional development. Research and scholarship remainan integral part of the role professional development at Rose-Hulman is defined broadlyas continued intellectual growth throughout ones career which may includescholarship of discovery integration application teaching or learningoften carried out in partnership with undergraduate students but it supportsthe teaching mission rather than competing with it.

Requirements include a Ph.D. degree in physics or relateddiscipline by the time of appointment. Commitment to excellent teaching andenthusiasm for delivering individualized attention and support to undergraduatestudents is a significant criterion for success at Rose-Hulman. The department and instituteplace a high value on supporting all our students; candidates who are excitedto enhance student engagement and community are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates who can further broaden andenhance the educational experience of our students are also encouraged toapply.

Review of applications will start November 1 2026 and willcontinue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a currentcurriculum vitae a 1-2 page cover letter describing their interest in theposition and their vision for teaching and research at a primarilyundergraduate institution; a 2-3 page teaching statement addressing teachingphilosophy that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness (or potential forexcellence in teaching) and a plan for continued growth in teaching and coursemanagement and a 2-3 page statement of professional development/researchobjectives involving undergraduate students. Please apply online at is one of the nations top undergraduateengineering science and mathematics colleges and is home to 2100 studentswith a passion for STEM and learning. See what the media and our peerinstitutions have said by visiting person: Dr. Galen Duree Chair Department of Physics Optical Engineering and NanoEngineering Rose-Hulman Institute ofTechnology 5500 Wabash Avenue CM 169 Terre Haute IN 47803 or emailed to

Applications: Only onlineapplications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyEmployment Opportunities website will be accepted untilthe position is filled. For application system questions or assistance pleasecontact Human Resources via email

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