Tenure Track Faculty – Physics

FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK FACULTY — PHYSICS OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

The Physical Sciences Department of Olive-Harvey College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks an innovative, collaborative, tenure-track instructor to teach and develop engineering and calculus-based physics courses effective Fall 2026.

The Department seeks candidates who will help expand existing course offerings and have interest in the development of Engineering Physics courses. Applicants must possess a Master’s of Science Degree in Physics or Engineering Physics and have demonstrated experience in and strong commitment to teaching and mentoring. A successful candidate is required to contribute to departmental and institutional activities.

• Teaches a variety of physics courses that include: statics, dynamics, electrical circuits, electronics, mechanic of materials, thermodynamics, etc.
• Supports physics curriculum development.
• Serves as an accessible mentor and faculty advisor to students.
• Participates and contributes to departmental, institutional, and district-wide committees and projects.
• Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
• Helps students reach their academic, personal, and career goals and cultivates a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Adheres to City Colleges of Chicago board rules, policies, procedures, and code of ethics.

• Master’s Degree in Physics or Engineering Physics required.
• Experience teaching a variety of college physics courses, including lecture and lab.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing computer and multimedia technology in an instructional setting.
• Experience with diverse, multi-lingual student population and demonstrated commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse students and staff.
• Team player with demonstrated growth mindset.
• Willing and able to teach In person.

Salary Range: $58,000 – $65,000 annually

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant’s education.

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This position is represented by Local 1600 Union.

• Excellent benefits include health benefits, 403(b) & 457(b) investment plans, paid vacation/holidays and City Colleges tuition waiver.
• Plus, enjoy working with a group of people who really love what they do.
• For a more detailed overview of benefits visit our benefits page.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.