Physics - Assistant Teaching Professor

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart University (SHU) is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics for its School of Computing & Engineering (SCE) within the College of Arts & Sciences. This is a teaching-focused faculty position that emphasizes excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. The successful candidate will have a strong background in physics and demonstrated expertise in undergraduate physics teaching and pedagogy. They will contribute to introductory and advanced physics instruction, laboratory education, curriculum development, and student mentoring, with a particular commitment to evidence-based teaching practices. The anticipated start date 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