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Posting Number PG194981EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Open Rank Assistant Teaching Professor
Anticipated Hiring Range $75,000-$80,000
Work Schedule 40 hours a week
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Physics and Astronomy
About the Department
The Physics and Astronomy Department provides: (1) High quality Physics instruction to the University community through courses in introductory physics; (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities; (3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge. Our research programs cover a diverse spectrum including astrophysics, general relativity, condensed matter theory and experiment, computational physics, biophysics, nanoscale science, physics education, experimental nuclear physics, particle and nuclear theory, experimental optics, and experimental atomic and molecular physics. The department enrolls approximately 120 graduate students and 140 undergrad physics majors. The department size is approximately 57 faculty members. While working in this department, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
The successful candidate will devote most of their time to teaching undergraduate astronomy and astrophysics courses offered by the Department of Physics & Astronomy, including introductory courses for the broader university community and courses for physics majors and the astrophysics minor. Duties include preparing and delivering courses, developing and assessing learning outcomes, advising and mentoring students, and participating in department curriculum development, including helping to shape the astrophysics minor. The candidate will provide high-quality, effective instruction in astronomy and astrophysics for the department and the university and help develop and lead the department’s astrophysics minor.
Other responsibilities that may occupy a smaller share of time include contributing to the design, review, and ongoing improvement of the astrophysics minor and related courses; academic advising and mentoring of students interested in astronomy and astrophysics; outreach and public engagement in astronomy; serving on department, college, and university committees; and collaborating with other physics and astronomy faculty, the College of Sciences, and other units that serve students taking astronomy courses.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Strong knowledge of astronomy and astrophysics at the undergraduate level.
- Ability to design, deliver, and assess engaging courses in lecture, laboratory, and online or hybrid formats, using learning management systems and instructional technology.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
- Ability to mentor and advise students and to foster a supportive, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on curriculum development and department initiatives.
Other Required Qualifications
- PhD in physics, astrophysics, astronomy, or a related field.
- College-level teaching experience.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching astronomy and/or astrophysics courses at the undergraduate level.
- Experience using evidence-based, student-centered teaching methods and assessing student learning.
- Experience developing or revising courses or curricula, such as a minor, certificate, or program.
- Experience teaching a range of student audiences, from non-science majors in introductory courses to science and physics majors in upper-level courses.
- Experience with astronomical observation, data analysis, or computational tools in a teaching setting.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 10/21/2026
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit all required application documents (see Applicant Documents) online. Teaching Evaluations (e.g., summary of student evaluations from recent courses) should be uploaded in the “Other Document” upload.
Review of applications will begin November 30, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews may begin at any time. Finalists will be asked to give a teaching presentation or demonstration as part of the on-campus interview.
Employment is contingent upon verification of the degree and satisfactory completion of a background check.
Position Details
Position Number 00112403
Position Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 170601 - Physics and Astronomy
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Posting Information
Posting Number PG194981EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Open Rank Assistant Teaching Professor
Anticipated Hiring Range $75,000-$80,000
Work Schedule 40 hours a week
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Physics and Astronomy
About the Department
The Physics and Astronomy Department provides: (1) High quality Physics instruction to the University community through courses in introductory physics; (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities; (3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge. Our research programs cover a diverse spectrum including astrophysics, general relativity, condensed matter theory and experiment, computational physics, biophysics, nanoscale science, physics education, experimental nuclear physics, particle and nuclear theory, experimental optics, and experimental atomic and molecular physics. The department enrolls approximately 120 graduate students and 140 undergrad physics majors. The department size is approximately 57 faculty members. While working in this department, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties
The successful candidate will devote most of their time to teaching undergraduate astronomy and astrophysics courses offered by the Department of Physics & Astronomy, including introductory courses for the broader university community and courses for physics majors and the astrophysics minor. Duties include preparing and delivering courses, developing and assessing learning outcomes, advising and mentoring students, and participating in department curriculum development, including helping to shape the astrophysics minor. The candidate will provide high-quality, effective instruction in astronomy and astrophysics for the department and the university and help develop and lead the department’s astrophysics minor.
Other responsibilities that may occupy a smaller share of time include contributing to the design, review, and ongoing improvement of the astrophysics minor and related courses; academic advising and mentoring of students interested in astronomy and astrophysics; outreach and public engagement in astronomy; serving on department, college, and university committees; and collaborating with other physics and astronomy faculty, the College of Sciences, and other units that serve students taking astronomy courses.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Strong knowledge of astronomy and astrophysics at the undergraduate level.
- Ability to design, deliver, and assess engaging courses in lecture, laboratory, and online or hybrid formats, using learning management systems and instructional technology.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
- Ability to mentor and advise students and to foster a supportive, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on curriculum development and department initiatives.
Other Required Qualifications
- PhD in physics, astrophysics, astronomy, or a related field.
- College-level teaching experience.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching astronomy and/or astrophysics courses at the undergraduate level.
- Experience using evidence-based, student-centered teaching methods and assessing student learning.
- Experience developing or revising courses or curricula, such as a minor, certificate, or program.
- Experience teaching a range of student audiences, from non-science majors in introductory courses to science and physics majors in upper-level courses.
- Experience with astronomical observation, data analysis, or computational tools in a teaching setting.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 10/21/2026
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit all required application documents (see Applicant Documents) online. Teaching Evaluations (e.g., summary of student evaluations from recent courses) should be uploaded in the “Other Document” upload.
Review of applications will begin November 30, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews may begin at any time. Finalists will be asked to give a teaching presentation or demonstration as part of the on-campus interview.
Employment is contingent upon verification of the degree and satisfactory completion of a background check.
Position Details
Position Number 00112403
Position Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 170601 - Physics and Astronomy
EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Teaching Assistant
Target universities with existing LCA history
Research-intensive universities and large community college districts file LCAs regularly for Teaching Assistants, particularly in STEM and language departments. Institutions with graduate programs are accustomed to sponsoring international staff and understand the E-3 process.
Frame your application around required qualifications
Job postings that say 'bachelor's degree preferred' rather than 'required' can undermine your E-3 application. Before applying, check that the position description specifies a degree requirement in a relevant field, not just preferred credentials.
Ask your employer about LCA timeline early
Once you have a verbal offer, confirm your hiring manager knows the LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa interview. Most university HR departments can handle this, but smaller private schools may need guidance on the process.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Teaching Assistant offers at smaller schools often come from departments unfamiliar with E-3 requirements. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA filing, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation so neither you nor your employer needs to navigate it alone.
Prepare your credential equivalency documentation
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but bring your official transcripts and any academic awards to your consulate appointment in case the officer requests clarification.
E-3 Visa Teaching Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Teaching Assistant jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering generic job boards manually, you can search Teaching Assistant positions where employers are already familiar with the E-3 process, saving you from approaching schools that have never sponsored an international hire.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Teaching Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Teaching Assistant position qualifies when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in education, a specific subject area, or a related field as a genuine condition of employment. Roles that accept any degree or treat the degree as preferred rather than required can face challenges at the DOL LCA stage or during the consulate interview.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Teaching Assistant roles in the U.S.?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a significantly more direct path. The H-1B has an annual cap of 85,000 and is subject to a lottery that regularly rejects qualified applicants. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, no lottery, and can be applied for at any time of year once you have a certified LCA and a signed offer letter.
Can I change schools or school districts while on an E-3 visa as a Teaching Assistant?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new visa endorsement tied to the new employer before you start work. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your current visa does not transfer to a new institution. If you're changing schools mid-year, factor in the DOL LCA certification timeline, which typically takes seven business days under standard processing.