Assistant Professor of Physics

JR102162 Assistant Professor of Physics (Open)

Assistant Professor of Physics

CC00105 WM001 | CDSP | Physics Dept

Faculty
- Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)

Regular (benefited)

Integrated Science Center

Posting Location
- William & Mary

The Department of Physics at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level. We are interested in individuals with research expertise in theoretical astroparticle physics and cosmology. Appointment will begin August 10, 2027.

William & Mary values close integration of teaching and research. As an R1 university, its research spans a wide variety of areas and involves more than 20 research centers and institutes. Part of the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, the Physics department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, has 26 full-time faculty members, more than 50 Ph.D. graduate students, and graduates approximately 40 physics major per year.

More information about the department can be found at W&M-Physics.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the university. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant, high-quality, externally funded research program that inspires a highly motivated graduate and undergraduate student body.

Teaching expectation is one course per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in undergraduate and graduate physics and other lecture and seminar-style courses.

• A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2027).

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Strong research record in theoretical or computational astroparticle physics or cosmology.
• Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level and to mentor research students.
• Experience in the application of artificial Intelligence, machine learning and other data science techniques to research.
• Commitment to advance academic excellence and the success of all learners and scholars in physics.

JP0516 - Assistant Professor (Less than 12 months) TE
- Exempt
- Salary - S99

S99

Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

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