43 Physics & Astronomy jobs

Life Science Quantitative Fellow Amherst Campus Full Time JR6697 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications from graduating Amherst College seniors or recent alumni for the Life Sciences Quantitative Fellow position. The Life Sciences Quantitative Fellow is a full-time, fixed-term position from July 2026 to June 2027. The expected range for this position is $20.02 - 22.50 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to...

Physics Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Ohlone College Salary: $73.90 - $124.47 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Temporary Division: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Opening Date: 09/06/2023 Location: Fremont Campus - Newark Center - and/or eCampus Job Number: 202300005 Department: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Bargaining Unit: United Faculty of Ohlone (UFO) Ideal Candidate Statement Ohlone College seeks to employ faculty members who have a passion for teaching and learning and a strong commitment to the missions and ideals of the community college. We are looking for excellent teachers who are student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success. An ideal candidate will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning. Innovative teaching strategies are encouraged at Ohlone, including collaborative learning and the active use of technology. Continuous professional development is highly...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Physics LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physics - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach classes for the Department of Physics. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the department. Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply. JOB DESCRIPTION There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related activities at WPI with teaching assignments matched with the background and availability of the applicant. An ideal applicant will...

Lecturer - Physics Job ID: 294782 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * Job Summary Job ID 294782 Position 20011630 The College of Science and Mathematics at Augusta University has an open position for a Lecturer in the department of Physics and Biophysics. The position is driven by enrollment growth and is primarily teaching, but include both service and scholarly activity components. Teaching responsibilities include lecture and/or lab courses within the undergraduate degree program in Physics and core science courses for both science and non-science majors. The selected faculty member will be expected to participate in service activities supporting the department, college, university, and/or profession. This position does not meet the requirements to be on tenure track. Teaching - Teach Physics and/or Astronomy lectures and laboratory courses, with possibility of laboratory supervision. Other core courses may be...

Prairie View A&M University Assistant Professor (Physics) Job Title Assistant Professor (Physics) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Physics Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description The Department of Physics, housed in the Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences at Prairie View A&M University, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position for the rank of Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include teaching lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduate level, conducting research involving undergraduate students, as well as service to the department, college, university, and field. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply though we particularly encourage candidates with prior teaching experience in physics at community or four year college level. The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation...

z-Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Pool - Astronomy Salary: $60.60 - $72.51 Hourly Job Type: Part-time Faculty Job Number: 4260-af-ASTRO Closing: Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA Department: Sciences Division: General Description Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success. College of the Sequoias Community College District accepts applications for part-time adjunct faculty pools to teach Astronomy within its Science Department continuously. Screening committees will conduct the screening of candidates. Meeting the minimum...

z-Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Pool - Physics Salary: $60.60 - $72.51 Hourly Job Type: Part-time Faculty Job Number: 4260-af-PHYS Closing: Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA Department: Sciences Division: General Description Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success. College of the Sequoias Community College District accepts applications for part-time adjunct faculty pools to teach Physics within its Science Department continuously. Screening committees will conduct the screening of candidates. Meeting the minimum...

Adjunct - Physics (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026) Wright State University EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Faculty Rank or Job Title: Adjunct - Physics (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026) Job Category: Faculty/Instructional Department: Physics EEO number: 26A004 Position FTE: PT Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable Salary Band: NA Job Summary/Basic Function WSU's Physics Department in College of Science and Mathematics is accepting applications for adjunct teaching positions for the 2025-2026 academic year. Individuals with academic and performance qualifications for the ranks of adjunct instructor through adjunct professor are encouraged to apply. Minimum Qualifications Professional experience or academic qualifications covering subject matter taught within Physics. Applicant must possess an academic degree one level above the level at which they will teach, except in programs for terminal degrees or when...

PREP Physics Instructor - Summer 2026 Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Temporary Job ID: 14181 Full/Part Time: Part Time Position Information The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today...

Johnson County Community College Position: Assistant Professor, Astronomy Department: Academic Affairs Type of Position: Full-time Faculty Exemption Status: Exempt Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No Starting Salary Range: $54,122.00-$91,437.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume. Position Summary: Johnson County Community College (JCCC) invites applications from a diverse pool of candidates for a full-time faculty position in the Astronomy Department, beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach astronomy lecture and laboratory courses and will be prepared to deliver instruction in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities. As a full-time faculty member at JCCC, responsibilities include maintaining regular office hours; serving on department, division, and college-wide committees;...

Physics Part-Time Lab Instructor Pool 25-26 R0009240 Tampa If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for the position of part-time instructor for the General Physics Laboratory courses. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is a vibrant and growing group of faculty, instructors, and students, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team. Responsibilities will include: 1. Teach one or more 2-hour General Physics Laboratories per week for a semester. Experiments follow the syllabus and laboratory manual prepared by the physics faculty. 2. Explain to the students the experiments and expectations for each lab. 3. Assist...

Assistant Professor Materials Science Job ID: 291239 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching,...

Learning Commons Associate - Science Center Tarrant County College District Title: Learning Commons Associate - Science Center Department: TR Campus Learn Center Campus Location: Trinity River Campus Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup Position Type: FT - Regular Grant Funded: No Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $34,424 Work Hours: Varies based on the needs of the Science Center. Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work Special Instructions to Applicant: Job Summary: Reporting to the assigned campus leader, the Learning Commons Associate provides front-line customer service to students, employees, and the public at the TCC Learning Commons. The Learning Commons Associate is responsible for cross-training in multiple areas with the ability to assist with clerical, customer service, learning lab, library, and other professional duties throughout the Learning Commons. This position has general...

Visiting Assistant Professor, Physics Position Summary: The Department of Physics at Rollins College invites applications for a one-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor in Physics beginning August 2026. Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of liberal arts education that includes a student-centered undergraduate experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are committed to mentoring and educating a broad range of students, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented in physics and astronomy. A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required. Undergraduate teaching experience or clear promise of excellence in teaching is desirable. The teaching load is four courses per semester. Courses will include Introductory Physics I and II (with lab), a topics course in the candidate's subfield for physics majors, a cross-disciplinary elective that supports the Science Division (for example Materials Science,...

The Future of Stem Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) is a program providing scholarships and professional development opportunities directed at furthering science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in students from underrepresented communities. If selected, the student will receive a $40,000 scholarship award. This award will be disbursed in the amount of $10,000 per year, for four (4) years, and will go directly to the institution in which the student is enrolled. Selected students will also receive internship preparation and placement, leadership training, mentoring and access to the AIChE student networking opportunities. This program is administered by HBCU Week Foundation, Inc. The mission of HBCU Week is to encourage high-school aged Youth to enroll in HBCUs, provide scholarship dollars for matriculation and sustain a pipeline for employment from undergraduate school to corporate America....

Dean, College of Science and Mathematics CSUN's Commitment to You CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and encouraging innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN actively seeks candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. The University One of the largest universities in the country, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is an urban, comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to over 36,000 students annually and counts over 425,000 alumni who fuel the region's economy. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic...

Astronomy (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) Posting Number: F-1016 College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering Home Department: Department of Physics Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/24/2025 Position End Date: Position Summary: The Department of Physics at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting in Fall 2026. We are seeking an astronomer or astrophysicist with research focused on areas of theoretical, computational or observational astronomy that would complement the research and educational mission of the department. The teaching component of the position involves undergraduate and graduate astronomy and physics courses. Lab components of the astronomy courses include the use of our on-campus Brooks Astronomical...

Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator (CE) in Medical Physics Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jun 05, 2025 Deadline: Jun 05, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of artificial intelligence applications, machine learning algorithms, automation or advanced imaging. Significant experience in proton therapy required. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. ABR board eligibility in therapeutic radiological physics is required, and ABR board certification is preferred or expected within the first two years. Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching and training of radiation oncology residents, medical physics residents, medical physics graduate students, etc. Clinical responsibilities may include supporting a full range of...

Adjunct Physics Position Title: Adjunct Physics Department: Academics Campus: College Wide Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS. Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting. Work hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department. Salary Grade: Per Contract Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time General Summary: The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show...

Visiting Assistant Professor, Physics Position Summary: The Department of Physics at Rollins College invites applications for a one-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor in Physics beginning August 2026. Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of liberal arts education that includes a student-centered undergraduate experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are committed to mentoring and educating a broad range of students, particularly those who are traditionally underrepresented in physics and astronomy. A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required. Undergraduate teaching experience or clear promise of excellence in teaching is desirable. The teaching load is four courses per semester. Courses will include Introductory Physics I and II (with lab), a topics course in the candidate's subfield for physics majors, a cross-disciplinary elective that supports the Science Division (for example Materials...