Assistant Professor in Physics; Tenure Track

The Department of Physics at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Physics to begin in Fall 2026. This is a 10-month tenure track appointment.

Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

• Teach physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, consistent with the academic programs of the department;
• Join the existing Experimental Nuclear Physics Group, which leads many aspects of the Jefferson Lab research program and is planning for the future Electron Ion Collider;
• Lead a research program in Experimental Nuclear Physics and seek new external funding.
• Teaching and service responsibilities of the position are commensurate with other Carnegie Research-1 institutions.

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent in Experimental Nuclear Physics, or a closely related field.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in the conception, execution, and/or analysis of nuclear physics experiments.
• Research program aligned with the national priorities outlined in 2023 NSAC Long Range Plan “A New Era of Discovery”.
• A strong publication record.
• Experience preparing peer-reviewed external grant proposals or experiment proposals.
• Demonstrated excellence in Teaching.

Interested candidates should visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./23813 to apply and attach the following with their online application:

Applications should be submitted by October 31, 2025
, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.