Assistant Professor of Physics

Mercer University•Macon, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University's Department of Physics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching excellence and have a research program that can involve undergraduate students in physics and engineering. The standard teaching load is 21 semester hours per academic year. The role includes teaching, conducting research with undergraduates, and service to the department, college, and university. Preference will be given to applicants able to contribute to general education in a liberal arts setting. The department has seven faculty members and offers both B.A. and B.S. degrees. The position is based in person in Macon, Georgia. The successful candidate must submit official transcripts before employment. Selection is contingent on successfully completing a criminal background check. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in physics or a related field, completed by August 1, 2027. Candidates with ABD status may be considered at the Instructor rank until the PhD is completed.
Documented evidence of teaching excellence.
Experience beyond the level of teaching assistant.

Nice To Haves

Ability to contribute to general education in a liberal arts setting.

Responsibilities

Teach courses with a standard load of 21 semester hours per academic year.
Conduct research that involves undergraduate students in physics and engineering.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.