Assistant Teaching Professor - Physics & Astronomy

Description

The University of Notre Dame Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking a physics educator to serve as the instructor of the Modern Physics Laboratory courses and the Introduction to Circuitry and Electronics course for the undergraduate physics majors, and the Methods of Experimental Physics course for the graduate students.

Duties also include maintaining the advanced laboratory equipment in working order, keeping lab manuals up to date, development of new experiments, and maintaining smaller (8”) instructional telescopes.

This is a full-time, 12-month non-tenure track faculty position. The anticipated starting rank will be Assistant Teaching Professor, though a higher rank may be negotiated based on prior experience. The expected start date is August 2026.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Notre Dame has 47 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 5 teaching faculty, and another 24 research and concurrent faculty, as well as professors of the practice; more than 100 graduate students; and ~100 undergraduate physics majors. Additional information about the department and the College of Science can be found at http://physics.nd.edu and http://science.nd.edu respectively.

The Department is committed to diversifying its faculty and encourages applications from women and members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

The successful applicant is expected to have a Ph.D. in Physics. A broad experience with and interest in working with a wide range of experimental equipment is also required.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae listing prior teaching experience, and a statement of teaching and mentoring.

Teaching and mentoring statement: Should summarize the candidate’s past teaching and mentoring experience as well as future plans and interests, including any demonstrated efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in physics and astronomy. The teaching and mentoring statement should not exceed three pages.

Candidates must also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation.

Applications must be submitted by November 1 to receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Background Check

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.