Assistant Professor of Physics
About The Position
The Department of Physics at Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics to begin August 1, 2027. The Department of Physics shares Mercer University’s vision to create a community of students, faculty, and staff who join to make a positive difference in the world. The successful candidate will have documented evidence of teaching excellence and a research program capable of involving undergraduate students in physics and engineering. Standard teaching load is 21 semester hours per academic year. Responsibilities include teaching, research with undergraduates, and service to the department/college/university.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in physics or in a related field completed by August 1, 2027.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching
- Experience beyond the level of teaching assistant.
Nice To Haves
- Can contribute to general education in a liberal arts setting.
Responsibilities
- Teaching
- Research with undergraduates
- Service to the department/college/university
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents)
- Generous retirement contributions
- Tuition waivers
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Technology discounts
- Schedules that allow for work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
