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Assistant Professor of Physics jobs are open across research universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges, at every level from visiting and adjunct to tenure-track, with specializations in condensed matter, astrophysics, and experimental or computational physics. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Faculty, PhysicsJob Description:
POSITION: Faculty, PhysicsSTATUS: Full-time Tenure track
DEPARTMENT: Natural Science
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Faculty-AFT Local 604
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.
HIRING RANGE: Base Compensation Hiring Range for AY 2026-2027 Academic Year: $63,770-$113,632/annually (9 months)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age, and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.
POSITION SUMMARY
Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communications. Fifteen credit hours a semester constitute a standard load. Course assignments will be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teach at least three courses in Calculus and/or non-Calculus based Physics.
2. Work closely with other instructors and special programs and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.
3. Participate in course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning activities.
4. Be willing to teach online and/or blended courses.
5. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees.
6. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
7. Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.
8. Teach at other campus sites as needed.
9. Develop and update course syllabi and instructional materials.
10. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master’s Degree in Physics, Two (2) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
2. Strong communication and presentation skills.
3. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
4. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Doctoral Degree in Physics or closely related field.
2. Experience at the community college level.
3. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
4. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
5. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
6. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
7. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
8. Demonstrated multicultural competence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Normal classroom and laboratory physical demands.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Classroom and laboratory teaching environment.
BENEFITS
Click on the link for information about JJC's Benefits: Faculty-AFT Local 604
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Full timeUnion (If Applicable):
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40Position Title:
Faculty, PhysicsJob Description:
POSITION: Faculty, PhysicsSTATUS: Full-time Tenure track
DEPARTMENT: Natural Science
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Faculty-AFT Local 604
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.
HIRING RANGE: Base Compensation Hiring Range for AY 2026-2027 Academic Year: $63,770-$113,632/annually (9 months)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age, and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.
POSITION SUMMARY
Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communications. Fifteen credit hours a semester constitute a standard load. Course assignments will be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teach at least three courses in Calculus and/or non-Calculus based Physics.
2. Work closely with other instructors and special programs and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.
3. Participate in course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning activities.
4. Be willing to teach online and/or blended courses.
5. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees.
6. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
7. Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.
8. Teach at other campus sites as needed.
9. Develop and update course syllabi and instructional materials.
10. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master’s Degree in Physics, Two (2) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
2. Strong communication and presentation skills.
3. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
4. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Doctoral Degree in Physics or closely related field.
2. Experience at the community college level.
3. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
4. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
5. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
6. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
7. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
8. Demonstrated multicultural competence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Normal classroom and laboratory physical demands.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Classroom and laboratory teaching environment.
BENEFITS
Click on the link for information about JJC's Benefits: Faculty-AFT Local 604
Full Time/Part Time:
Full timeUnion (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor of physics jobs.
- Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field required by appointment start date
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publication in a recognized physics subfield
- Evidence of ability to develop an independent, externally funded research program
- Experience teaching undergraduate physics courses including labs and recitations
- Strong potential for mentoring graduate and undergraduate student researchers
- Commitment to departmental service, curriculum development, and collaborative faculty work
Tips for Your Assistant Professor of Physics Job Search
Tailor your research statement precisely
Your research statement should speak directly to the department's existing strengths and open niches. Read recent publications from current faculty and name specific potential collaborators, so search committees see genuine intellectual fit rather than a generic research agenda.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant professor of physics openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish teaching-focused from research-intensive postings
Liberal arts college listings emphasize undergraduate mentorship and course breadth, while R1 university postings prioritize grant potential and graduate supervision. Customize your cover letter and CV ordering to match whichever emphasis the posting signals.
Align your cover letter with the job code
Many physics departments specify a subfield in the posting title or requisition code. Mirror that exact subfield language in your cover letter's opening paragraph so automated screening tools and faculty reviewers both register an immediate match.
Prepare a chalk talk before campus visits
Most physics faculty searches include a chalk-talk round where you outline a five-year research plan without slides. Practice presenting your agenda, funding roadmap, and student training model out loud before you receive an on-campus interview invitation.
Negotiate startup funds and lab space separately
Salary is rarely the most consequential offer element for an experimental physicist. When you receive an offer, negotiate equipment budgets, dedicated lab square footage, and moving allowances as line items distinct from base pay, since these vary widely by institution.
Assistant Professor of Physics Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant professor of physicss?
The most active employers for assistant professor of physicss right now are San Jacinto College, Texas Tech University, and University of Illinois, and the most openings are in Virginia, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Research universities and liberal arts colleges typically post the greatest volume of tenure-track openings each fall.
How many assistant professor of physics jobs are remote?
About 10% of assistant professor of physics openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the lab-based and in-person teaching demands of most physics roles. Theoretical and computational subfields, along with certain visiting or adjunct positions, account for the highest share of remote-eligible postings.
How do you become an assistant professor of physics?
You typically complete a Ph.D. in physics, then pursue one or two postdoctoral research appointments to build your publication record and establish an independent research agenda. From there, you apply during the fall academic hiring cycle, submitting a CV, research statement, teaching statement, and letters of recommendation. Strong candidates are shortlisted for campus interviews that include a job talk and, often, a chalk talk outlining a future research program.
Can you get hired as an assistant professor of physics with little experience?
Most tenure-track positions expect at least one postdoctoral appointment, but teaching-focused roles at community colleges and some liberal arts institutions are accessible with a recent Ph.D. and strong pedagogical evidence. Building a teaching portfolio during graduate school, including documented course evaluations and syllabi you have designed, compensates for a shorter research publication list when targeting teaching-intensive openings.
What does the assistant professor of physics interview process look like?
Searches typically begin with an application review by a faculty committee, followed by brief virtual screening interviews for shortlisted candidates. Finalists are invited for a full campus visit that includes a research seminar, a chalk talk, individual meetings with faculty and graduate students, a teaching demonstration, and a conversation with the department chair or dean about startup needs and long-term goals.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor of physics jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant professor of physics jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges and universities across the United States. Search for roles that match your subfield and career stage, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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