Assistant Teaching Professor (Temporary), Photonics - Department of Physics & Astronomy

Assistant Teaching Professor (Temporary), Photonics – Department of Physics & Astronomy

Job No.: 501457
Work type:
Temporary Full-Time

Location:

Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories:
Faculty – College of Science and Mathematics

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Rowan University is seeking to hire a Temporary Assistant Teaching Professor in Photonics with an appointment to begin September 1, 2026.

Applicants should be passionate about teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to teaching responsibilities, successful candidates are expected to make meaningful and substantive service contributions to undergraduate and graduate programs and the department. Successful candidates are also expected to participate in professional development to stay current in their content area and evidence-based instructional approaches.

The Department of Physics & Astronomy has been recognized as a Department of Distinction by the American Physical Society. The successful candidate will teach courses in the B.S. in Physics and M.S. in Photonics programs, particularly laser physics. While this role is predominantly teaching-focused, the department fosters a scholarly environment and welcomes the successful candidate to engage in independent or collaborative research during their appointment.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a research background in optical information processing, optical computing, and quantum sensing. Both experimentalists and theorists will be considered. The department also houses Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Materials Science & Engineering which are collaborative efforts between the College of Science & Mathematics and the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. Candidates possessing an interest in providing informal guidance and mentoring to graduate students within our programs will be viewed highly favorably.

• Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Applied Engineering, or an equivalent field (strongly preferred). Candidates holding a Master’s degree in these disciplines may also be considered.
• Teaching positions are 10‑month, full‑time, non‑tenure track appointments.
• Successful candidates will teach 24 credits over two semesters, with an option to teach overload and summer classes for additional compensation.

• Cover letter
• Current detailed CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy that includes the candidate’s commitment to teaching and mentoring
• Names and contact information for at least three references; confidential letters will be requested if an application is moved forward

Review of applications will commence on June 1, 2026, and continue until suitable candidates have been identified. Applicants must submit the above materials via our online application system at .

Rowan University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its staff and faculty members
* including health, prescription, and dental coverage, vision reimbursement, a variety of investment options including mandatory pension programs and voluntary retirement savings opportunities, tuition benefits and scholarships, and paid time off. Benefits available to employees of the Rowan‑Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine can be viewed here.

* Available benefits are dependent upon employee class and union affiliation.

• Assistant Teaching Professor:
  Ranges 21, 24
• Associate Teaching Professor:
  Ranges 25, 27
• Full Teaching Professor:
  Ranges 28, 30

Placement will be within the range determined by candidate’s qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors. For more information, see the salary chart at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Department Head Dr. Sam Lofland, lofland.

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis) ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX.

Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis) abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE, 856‑256‑5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.