Assistant Professor of Physics
About The Position
The Physics Department at Concordia College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics position beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach across the undergraduate physics curriculum, including introductory and service courses, advanced courses, and laboratories. The position also includes developing an active research program involving undergraduate students and contributing to departmental and College service, including participation in departmental co-curricular activities. The successful candidate will join a Physics Department with three full-time faculty members who are active in research and committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. Concordia College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 2,000 undergraduate students in Moorhead, Minnesota, within the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan community of approximately 250,000 people. The position is full-time and benefit-eligible, with an academic-year employment period from August through May. It is tenure eligible. The position is not eligible for employer-based visa sponsorship; applicants must be independently authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a criminal background check.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics.
- Demonstrated potential for outstanding undergraduate teaching.
- Demonstrated potential to develop an active and independent research program with undergraduate students.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in experimental Physics.
- Ability to teach astronomy and astrophysics.
- Postdoctoral experience.
- Strong record of teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach across the undergraduate physics curriculum, including introductory and service courses, advanced courses, and laboratories.
- Develop an active research program involving undergraduate students.
- Contribute to departmental and College service, including participating in departmental co-curricular activities.
- Mentor undergraduate students and contribute to the life of the department and College.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Preventative Chiropractic Program
- Retirement Plan
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
- Life Insurance (full-time only)
- 13 paid holidays, including time off between Christmas and New Year's
- Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for the employee and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
- Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
- Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
- Access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, and theatre events
- Option to purchase dining on campus
- Free MATbus rides
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
