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Job Title
Assistant Professor in Physics (Tenure Track, F0153A)
Department
PHYSICS
Position Number
F0153A
Job Description
The Department of Physics at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor in Experimental Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics to begin in Fall 2026. This is a 10-month tenure track appointment.
Responsibilities of the candidate will include:
Establishing an externally funded research program in experimental atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics, broadly defined
Teaching physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, consistent with the academic programs of the department
Performing service activities commensurate with rank.
Teaching and service responsibilities of the position are commensurate with other Carnegie Research-1 institutions.
Position Type
Full Time
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
A Ph.D. or equivalent in Experimental AMO Physics, or a closely related field.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Demonstrated ability in the execution and analysis of AMO experiments.
Ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, as demonstrated either by formal classroom / lab teaching or professional presentations.
Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral research experience.
A strong publication record.
Experience preparing peer-reviewed external grant proposals or experiment proposals.
Conditions of Employment
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
07/25/2026
Application Review Date
01/02/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should visit;(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to apply and attach the following with their online application:
Cover letter detailing your relevant qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae, including list of publications.
Statement of teaching philosophy.
A statement of research interests.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Contact information for 3 professional references; these individuals will be contacted by the Search Committee.
Applications should be submitted by January 2, 2026, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled
Telework Friendly
No
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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
About the Department
The Physics Department at Old Dominion University contributes to the overall mission of the university through teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, through premier research programs and through outreach to the university community and beyond. The department offers 2 undergraduate majors (Physics and Astrophysics) with several concentrations and about 87 undergraduate students, as well as a minor in Physics. The department has over 50 M.S. and Ph.D. students, including 20 international students.
Our faculty are internationally recognized leaders in experimental and theoretical nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, accelerator science, and condensed matter physics. The department has 22 regular faculty members, 8 Jefferson Lab Professors, and 4 joint appointments. Our faculty has received many awards and recognitions (including 9 Eminent Scholars, 5 University Professors, 15 Fellows of the American Physical Society, and 4 state-wide SCHEV Outstanding Faculty awards).
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