Assistant Professor of Physics

Mercyhurst University is seeking candidates for an assistant professor position within the Department of Physics beginning August 2021. This is a nine-month position with the potential for renewal, contingent upon performance review. The primary teaching responsibilities for this position will include introductory physics lecture and lab courses and some upper-division physics major courses. The candidate is expected to develop an active undergraduate research program in their area of interest using shared departmental research space.

Preferred Qualifications:

This position requires a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field. The ideal candidates will have relevant post-doctoral experience, undergraduate level teaching experience, experience mentoring research students at a primarily undergraduate institution, and the ability to synergize with colleagues across scientific disciplines.

Mercyhurst University is a comprehensive Catholic university that strongly values the teaching, service learning, and research components of undergraduate education.  The University is located in Erie, PA, in northwest Pennsylvania. 

To apply:

Send (1) CV, (2) transcripts, (3) teaching philosophy, and (4) research statement as a single .PDF file to Dr. Joseph Johnson, Chair, Department of Physics at: jjohnson@mercyhurst.edu with “Physics Search” in the subject line and arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation to the same email address.  Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Review of applications will begin on March 29, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.  Mercyhurst University is an EO/AA institution. All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. 

Questions concerning this position may be sent to Dr. Joe Johnson, Chair, Department of Physics, jjohnson@mercyhurst.edu.