Entry Level Physics Faculty Jobs
New grad physics faculty jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong research record, teaching assistantship, or graduate coursework can carry more weight than years on the job. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, with employers like Manhattan University, Fayetteville State University, and Virginia Community College System hiring at this level now.
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Posting Summary
Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Physics - Alexandria Campus
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 280APHYAL
Agency Northern VA Community College
Division NV280-Provost Alexandria
Work Location Alexandria - 510
Hiring Range Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate based on the assigned rank: Assistant Instructor ($819), Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - No
Work Schedule Varies according to class schedules
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
General Description:
Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.
Duties and Tasks:
- Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
- Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
- Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
- Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.
Essential Functions:
As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
Must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSA’s
- Ability to use technology to enhance instruction
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Ability to work with a diverse student population
- Ability to use instructional technology
- Commitment to teaching excellence
- Ability to teach day, night and/or weekends
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
Additional Considerations
- Prior experience teaching in higher education
- Previous experience with introductory level astronomy courses
- Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
- Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3690P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies varies depending on classes
Job Open Date 10/28/2026
Job Close Date 12/28/2026
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.
Must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire.
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employee must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Posting Summary
Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Physics - Alexandria Campus
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 280APHYAL
Agency Northern VA Community College
Division NV280-Provost Alexandria
Work Location Alexandria - 510
Hiring Range Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate based on the assigned rank: Assistant Instructor ($819), Instructor ($935), Assistant Professor ($1,047), Associate Professor ($1,160), and Professor ($1,249).
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - No
Work Schedule Varies according to class schedules
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
General Description:
Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.
Duties and Tasks:
- Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
- Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
- Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
- Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.
Essential Functions:
As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.
Must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSA’s
- Ability to use technology to enhance instruction
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Ability to work with a diverse student population
- Ability to use instructional technology
- Commitment to teaching excellence
- Ability to teach day, night and/or weekends
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field or master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
Additional Considerations
- Prior experience teaching in higher education
- Previous experience with introductory level astronomy courses
- Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
- Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3690P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies varies depending on classes
Job Open Date 10/28/2026
Job Close Date 12/28/2026
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Adjunct postings are pool postings, meaning that when there is a need, the divisions pull from the applicants that have applied to this position. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment.
Must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire.
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employee must reside in the DMV metro area, if selected for hire.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Entry Level Physics Faculty Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level physics faculty job?
Start by completing a doctoral degree in physics or a closely related field, since most entry level physics faculty positions require a PhD or expect candidates to be nearing completion. Demonstrated teaching experience through assistantships, strong research publications, and a clear scholarly focus all give you an edge. Applying to visiting assistant professor, postdoctoral teaching fellow, and lecturer roles is a practical first step into the academic job market.
Which companies hire entry level physics facultys?
Companies hiring entry level physics facultys right now include Manhattan University, Fayetteville State University, and Virginia Community College System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes primarily from colleges, universities, and community colleges, ranging from large research institutions to smaller liberal arts schools looking for instructors who can teach foundational courses.
Are there remote entry level physics faculty jobs?
Yes, though most physics faculty roles are campus-based, remote and hybrid opportunities do exist, particularly for online-focused institutions. About 0% of entry level physics faculty openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated at schools with established online degree programs or distance learning divisions that need qualified instructors for virtual coursework.
Are these new grad physics faculty jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates, candidates finishing doctoral programs, or those with limited professional teaching experience. A new grad-friendly physics faculty posting typically accepts zero to two years of independent teaching experience and values graduate-level teaching assistantships, research output, or a strong dissertation project in lieu of a lengthy employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level physics facultys?
Entry Level physics faculty roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate educational institutions actively recruiting early-career academics to fill teaching and research needs, particularly as retiring faculty open positions at the junior end of the academic ladder.