Assistant Professor - Department of Physics

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

The Department of Physics at Colorado State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in theoretical and computational condensed physics. The successful candidate will teach, mentor, and advise undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, including through classroom teaching. They will build and operate a forward-looking, internationally recognized research program; conduct and publish research; pursue external funding; and contribute to scholarly advancement. The role also includes department, university, professional, and community service, administrative governance, and other general faculty responsibilities. The position supervises Graduate Research Assistants and Undergraduate Research Assistants. FTE will vary and will be commensurate with the scope of the research program. A pre-employment background check is required for all new hires. Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available for the selected final candidate depending on the specific situation, including cost. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MST on December 3, 2026; the position remains open until filled.

Requirements

PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Physics or a related field.
Evidence of research productivity and potential to establish a sustainable scholarly program in theoretical and computational theoretical physics, such as publications, presentations, or grant activity.
Evidence of ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Pre-employment background check is required for all new hires.

Nice To Haves

A strong record demonstrating potential to contribute to teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
A strong record of scholarly and professional preparation and past research accomplishments.
An innovative proposed research plan aligned with the interests of the Department and College, of high quality and likely to succeed, and capable of leading to an internationally recognized research program with external funding.
Potential to contribute service to the university, the profession of physics, and the public.

Responsibilities

Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including course and curriculum development.
Advise undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
Conduct and publish research, pursue external funding, and contribute to scholarly advancement in the field.
Build and operate a forward-looking, internationally recognized research program.
Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community in support of CSU’s mission.
Participate in department and university service and administrative governance, and engage in scholarly and professional endeavors.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise Graduate Research Assistants and Undergraduate Research Assistants.