27-22 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Experimental Physics

West Chester University•West Chester University, PA

61d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Physics and Engineering at West Chester University (WCU) is seeking a Full-time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Experimental Physics. This position begins in August 2027. WCU is a public, comprehensive institution dedicated to high-quality undergraduate education and graduate programs, with a strong emphasis on community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Physics and Engineering has seven permanent faculty members, offers a B.S. in Physics, and participates in dual-degree programs. The department has a vibrant undergraduate program with strong enrollment and a commitment to integrating undergraduate research. Significant investments have been made in research infrastructure, providing faculty access to state-of-the-art instrumentation for condensed matter physics research. The department fosters a collaborative research environment and seeks candidates who will utilize and contribute to these shared resources. The successful candidate will teach a standard 4-4 course load, primarily in-person, covering the undergraduate physics curriculum from introductory to advanced levels, with potential for online, distance education, or hybrid modalities. WCU is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia, offering a rich ecosystem of research institutions and companies, as well as cultural and recreational opportunities.

Requirements

Doctorate in Physics or a closely related field/discipline. ABD may be considered; must be completed at the time of appointment
Expertise in experimental physics
Record of active research and scholarship

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated research productivity through publications, presentations, or external funding
Experience mentoring students in research
Experience fostering external research collaborations
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing & verbally, and present to a variety of audiences
Professional service involving students, the University, and/or the broader research community
Expertise in experimental condensed matter physics – including quantum optics, photonics, atomic & molecular, and semiconductor physics

Responsibilities

Teach courses spanning the undergraduate physics curriculum, from introductory service courses through advanced 400-level topics, consistent with the candidate's expertise and departmental needs, and may include courses taught in a distance education format
Develop and maintain an active research program that meaningfully involves undergraduate students
Collaborate with faculty to support curriculum development, experiential learning opportunities, and student success
Mentor and advise students
Serve the Department and University community through participation in various committees
Perform other duties as assigned