Assistant Professor of Physics 2627

UNC‐Pembroke invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics beginning in August 2025.
 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for teaching a variety of physics courses including an upper-level required course for undergraduate physics majors in the first year. The ideal candidate should possess experience in teaching at the undergraduate level, either as a teacher or teaching assistant. Experience or interest in teaching Astronomy and Electronics, a plus.

The responsibilities for this role will encompass teaching 12 credit hours of classes and labs per semester, actively participating in university service duties such as judging Science Fair and Robotics competitions. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to conduct their own research project, utilizing our extensive array of instrumentation, particularly in optics, while engaging students in undergraduate research initiatives.

Applicant Instructions: Please submit a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, research statement, and a list of three professional references with contact info. This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: The position requires a Ph.D. in physics, with a preference for candidates who have research experience in areas such as experimental optics and photonics, condensed matter physics, and materials physics, especially with an engineering focus.

The position also requires the candidate to help administer the UNCP Applied Physics and 3+2 Pre‐Engineering program in collaboration with NC State University.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.