Assistant Professor of Physics

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Physics

Department:
Physics

Location:

Moorhead, Minnesota

Employment Type:

Faculty, Education Professional Exempt, Full-Time

Appointment Type:
Tenure Eligible

Benefit Eligible:
Yes

General Employment Period:
Academic year, August - May

Position Opening Date: 10/15/2026

Screening Begins: 1/15/2027

Open Until Filled?:
Yes

At Concordia College, faculty are part of a close-knit academic community committed to excellent teaching, meaningful student relationships, and preparing students to influence the affairs of the world. Faculty have the opportunity to engage students both in and beyond the classroom, collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, and contribute to a campus community where teaching, scholarship, service, and mentorship are valued. Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, Concordia offers the opportunity to build a rewarding academic career in a community centered on learning, purpose, and connection.

The Physics Department at Concordia College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics position beginning in August 2027.
The successful candidate will teach across the undergraduate physics curriculum, including introductory and service courses, advanced courses, and laboratories. The position also includes developing an active research program involving undergraduate students and contributing to departmental and College service, including participation in departmental co-curricular activities.

The successful candidate will join a Physics Department that currently includes 3 full-time faculty active in research and committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate education.

Concordia College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 2,000 undergraduate students located in Moorhead, Minnesota, part of the vibrant Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan community of approximately 250,000 people. Home to a thriving higher education community, the region offers the welcoming feel of a smaller community with the cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities of a growing metropolitan area. Fargo-Moorhead is a regional hub for education, healthcare, business, and the arts, with an active downtown, a strong entrepreneurial community, and easy access to Minnesota lakes country.

Concordia's location offers faculty the opportunity to build meaningful connections both on campus and throughout a dynamic and engaged community.

Learn more about Concordia College at https://www.concordiacollege.edu.

We're looking for an enthusiastic educator and scholar who is passionate about undergraduate teaching, engaging students in meaningful research, and contributing to a collaborative academic community. The ideal candidate will be excited to teach across the physics curriculum, mentor undergraduate students, and contribute to the life of the department and College.

Concordia College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between…