Physics Faculty Jobs
Physics Faculty jobs are open across universities, liberal arts colleges, research institutes, and community colleges, from lecturer and visiting instructor to tenured professor, with specializations in theoretical physics, experimental physics, and applied physics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Posting closes on: 5/6/2027 at 6:00pm CST
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is 5/6/2027 at 6:00pm CST
This position is part-time and temporary
Employment type: TN
Hours per Week: Varies
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Entry Pay: Depends on education level
Funding source: Hard Money
Benefits Eligible: No
Location: Physics
1801 M. L. King Dr.
San Antonio, Texas, 78203
United States
Requisition #: req14358
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Weekends and evenings may be required
Job Summary and Description
Teaching faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of fulfilling the District mission of providing a quality education for all students attending the colleges. Categories include full-time, temporary with benefits, and temporary without benefits. Full-time faculty members are classified according to the ranks of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Faculty members are responsible to a department/program chairperson. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, advisor, and facilitator of learning. Faculty members will uphold the mission and values of the colleges’ and foster effective working relationships with students and colleagues.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
To receive consideration for employment, you must upload transcript(s) and a Resume/CV. Please submit transcript(s) under "Other Documents" under applicant profile in application.
Posting closes on: 5/6/2027 at 6:00pm CST
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is 5/6/2027 at 6:00pm CST
This position is part-time and temporary
Employment type: TN
Hours per Week: Varies
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Entry Pay: Depends on education level
Funding source: Hard Money
Benefits Eligible: No
Location: Physics
1801 M. L. King Dr.
San Antonio, Texas, 78203
United States
Requisition #: req14358
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Weekends and evenings may be required
Job Summary and Description
Teaching faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of fulfilling the District mission of providing a quality education for all students attending the colleges. Categories include full-time, temporary with benefits, and temporary without benefits. Full-time faculty members are classified according to the ranks of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Faculty members are responsible to a department/program chairperson. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, advisor, and facilitator of learning. Faculty members will uphold the mission and values of the colleges’ and foster effective working relationships with students and colleagues.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physics faculty jobs.
- Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field required
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research publications in a recognized subfield
- Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate physics courses
- Ability to develop and maintain an externally funded independent research program
- Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation, simulation software, or computational tools relevant to the subfield
- Potential or demonstrated success in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Tips for Your Physics Faculty Job Search
Tailor your teaching portfolio to the institution
Research-intensive universities want evidence of funded grants and publications, while teaching-focused colleges prioritize course syllabi and student evaluations. Customize which materials you lead with depending on the institution's Carnegie classification before you apply.
Highlight your subfield early and specifically
Physics faculty searches are almost always defined by subfield, whether condensed matter, optics, or high-energy physics. Name your specialization in the first line of your cover letter and research statement so search committees can immediately confirm fit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists physics faculty openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a research statement with a three-year arc
Search committees want to see where your research is going, not just where it has been. Outline two or three concrete projects you plan to pursue, the equipment or collaborators you need, and what external funding you intend to pursue in your first years.
Practice your job talk for a broad physics audience
Your job talk will be evaluated by faculty from across the department, not only your subfield. Open with a problem a general physicist finds compelling, then drill into your specific contribution so non-specialists can follow the significance of your work.
Negotiate startup packages before you accept
Lab equipment, graduate student funding lines, course releases, and moving costs are all negotiable at the offer stage. Know what your experimental or computational setup requires and ask for it in writing before you sign an offer letter.
Physics Faculty Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most physics facultys?
The companies hiring the most physics facultys right now include San Jacinto College, Fayetteville State University, and Northern VA Community College, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across research universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges nationwide.
How many physics faculty jobs are remote?
About 0% of physics faculty openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of laboratory instruction and in-person teaching requirements. Computational physics and online-only instructional roles represent the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a physics faculty?
Becoming a physics faculty member typically requires earning a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field, completing one or more postdoctoral research appointments to build your publication record, and applying to open positions at universities or colleges. Competitive candidates demonstrate an independent research agenda, teaching experience as a graduate instructor or postdoc, and a clear plan for securing external funding.
How do you get hired as a physics faculty with little experience?
Candidates with limited independent experience can strengthen their applications by emphasizing co-authored publications, conference presentations, and any formal teaching they have done during graduate training. Visiting assistant professor and lecturer roles are common entry points that provide teaching credentials and institutional experience, making candidates more competitive for tenure-track positions in subsequent hiring cycles.
What does the physics faculty interview process look like?
Physics faculty hiring typically begins with an initial screening call or virtual interview with the search committee, followed by a campus visit that includes a public job talk presenting your research, a teaching demonstration or chalk talk, and one-on-one meetings with faculty, graduate students, and department leadership. Offers are usually extended after the department and dean review feedback from the full visit.
Where can I find and apply to physics faculty jobs?
You can find and apply to physics faculty jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subfield and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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