Assistant Professor of Physics

About the role

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Job Summary

NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Physics beginning Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will complete teaching, research and service activities in the Department of Physics.

About the role

As an Assistant Professor of Physics, the successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide range of courses from General Education to Advanced courses in the Physics Curriculum. The candidate will be expected to engage undergraduate students in research activities. This may include honors research projects. The new hire will also be expected to participate in service activities at the department, college and university levels. This may include representing the Department of Physics on college and/or university committees and initiatives.

Minimal Qualifications

A Ph.D. degree in physics or a closely related field is required, and post-doctoral experience is desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Application Materials: Applicants should submit letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy and research program, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, 3 letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the applicant's teaching ability, and a copy of your most recent transcript as a single pdf file through the Workday application system.

Review of applications begins 1/25/2027.

NEIU will consider applications from individuals who have valid work authorization in the United States (including those holding valid F-1 and H-1B status) and who currently reside in and are physically within the United States. The University is unable to consider applications from any individual who is outside of the United States and will require consular processing to obtain an H-1B visa.

This position requires a background check.

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.