Physics - Assistant Teaching Professor

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart University (SHU), located in Fairfield, Connecticut, houses its School of Computing & Engineering (SCE) within the College of Arts & Sciences. To support the continued growth of its physics programs, the School of Computing and Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics. The successful candidate will be an innovative and student-centered educator with a strong background in physics and demonstrated expertise in undergraduate physics teaching and pedagogy. This is a teaching-focused faculty position emphasizing excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. The successful candidate will contribute to introductory and advanced physics instruction, laboratory education, curriculum development, and student mentoring. We particularly seek candidates who are committed to evidence-based teaching practices. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2027 (Fall semester).

Requirements

• An M.Sc. in Physics, Physics Education, or a closely related discipline, completed by the start date of the appointment.
• Demonstrated experience teaching university level physics.
• Knowledge of, or demonstrated engagement with, evidence-based pedagogical practices in STEM education.
• Ability to communicate complex physics concepts clearly and effectively to students with a range of backgrounds and levels of preparation.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education or a closely related discipline.
• Substantial experience teaching introductory, calculus-based and/or algebra-based physics.
• Experience teaching and developing undergraduate physics laboratories.
• Demonstrated expertise in physics pedagogy or physics education, including active learning, inquiry-based learning, collaborative problem-solving, flipped or blended instruction, or other evidence-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate physics courses across the curriculum, including introductory physics courses and associated laboratories for physics, engineering, health sciences, and other STEM disciplines.
• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous physics instruction using evidence-based pedagogical approaches, including active learning, inquiry-based instruction, problem-based learning, and hands-on experimentation.
• Participate in curriculum development and contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of physics courses and laboratory offerings.
• Collaborate with faculty in physics, engineering, computing, mathematics, and other disciplines to strengthen interdisciplinary STEM education.
• Participate in departmental, school, college, and university service appropriate to a teaching-focused faculty appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level