Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Two-Year Position

Trinity University • College Park, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Trinity University's Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years, beginning in August 2026. Teaching responsibilities will consist of a total of six courses per academic year (a 3/3 load), at both the introductory and advanced levels. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field by August 10, 2026.

BACKGROUND

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is one of eight departments in the D. R. Semmes School of Science, endowed with a gift of $26 million that in part supports student research and faculty development. The D. R. Semmes School of Science is housed in the Center for the Sciences and Innovation, an innovative and collaborative hub for interdisciplinary research and teaching.

The Physics and Astronomy Department (www.trinity.edu/academics/departments/physics-and-astronomy) is part of the Center for Science and Innovation (CSI), a high-tech teaching and research center that has been certified as a LEED Gold facility.

Both the Department of Physics and Astronomy Department and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field by August 10, 2026

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience
• A demonstrated interest in pedagogy
• An appreciation of the liberal arts experience
• A clear understanding and appreciation of the liberal arts experience
• A commitment to Trinity's value of intentional inclusion

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester to support the curricular needs of the Department and the Pathways general education curriculum.
• Maintain good departmental citizenship by, for example, attending regular department meetings and colloquia.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees