Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
About The Position
The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate physics and astronomy courses for science and non-science majors, mentor students, contribute to curriculum development, maintain an active research program that can involve undergraduates, and provide service to the Department, College, and University. The teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester during the academic year, typically three lecture courses. The Department welcomes applicants specializing in astronomy, computational physics, or other non-laboratory-based physics who can strengthen and expand its research expertise. Current faculty conduct active computational and observational physics and astronomy research, including NASA- and NSF-funded programs. The University provides travel funds for faculty attendance at professional meetings, and College grants may support teaching innovation, research, research travel, and publication costs. The position requires a Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research interests statement describing undergraduate involvement, contact information for three references, a copy of the terminal transcript, and a short statement describing the use of AI in preparing application materials. Application review begins January 5, 2027.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field.
- Enthusiasm for teaching physics and astronomy at the undergraduate level, including courses for science and non-science majors.
- Ability to maintain an active research program that can involve undergraduate students.
- Applicants should specialize in astronomy, computational physics, or another non-laboratory-based area of physics that strengthens and expands the Department's research expertise.
Nice To Haves
- Research expertise in astronomy, computational physics, or non-laboratory-based physics.
- Research interests and a program that provide opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.
- Academic experience with diverse populations.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate physics and astronomy to science and non-science majors, with a teaching load of 12 contact hours per semester during the academic year, typically three lecture courses.
- Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate education.
- Mentor and support physics and astronomy majors and minors.
- Contribute to curricular development of the Physics and Astronomy program.
- Maintain an active research program that can involve undergraduate students as part of the University's experiential learning mission.
- Provide service to the Department, College, and University community.
Benefits
- University funds for faculty travel to professional meetings.
- Institutional grants within the College may support teaching innovation, research, research travel, and publication costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
