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Job Title:
Assistant Professor of Physics
Department:
Physics
College/Division:
College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Primary Job Posting Location:
Macon, GA 31207
Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Job Details:
The Department of Physics at Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics to begin August 1, 2027.
Responsibilities:
The Department of Physics shares Mercer University's vision to create a community of students, faculty, and staff who join to make a positive difference in the world. The successful candidate will have documented evidence of teaching excellence and a research program capable of involving undergraduate students in physics and engineering. Standard teaching load is 21 semester hours per academic year. Responsibilities include teaching, research with undergraduates, and service to the department/college/university.
Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in physics or in a related field completed by August 1, 2027. A candidate with ABD status would be considered at the Instructor rank until the PhD has been completed. We seek candidates with demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and experience beyond the level of teaching assistant. Preference will be given to applicants who can contribute to general education in a liberal arts setting.
Additional Information:
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. With more than 9,100 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the University's School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals - Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah; Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine, the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine, is based in Macon and operates additional clinics in Sumter, Clay, Putnam, Harris, Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation's most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program. www.mercer.edu.
Mercer's Department of Physics has 7 faculty members and offers both B.A. and B.S. degrees. For additional information about Mercer University and the Department of Physics, email the search committee chair, Dr. Chamaree de Silva at [contact details available in the full listing], or consult the following websites:
https://www.mercer.edu
https://liberalarts.mercer.edu/academic-departments/physics/
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit your application by November 15.
Candidates should complete the brief online application and attach the following required documents:
- A Cover Letter that addresses your interest in teaching in a liberal arts setting
- Curriculum Vitae
- A statement of Teaching Philosophy and experience
- Recent evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., peer observations, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi)
- A statement of Research Program capable of incorporating undergraduate students
- Prior Student Evaluations (if applicable)
Candidates selected for the first round of interviews will be asked to send unofficial graduate transcripts (redact any personal or private identifying information including, but not limited to: social security number, birthdate, race or gender, before submitting) and three confidential letters of recommendation that specifically address teaching ability and research with undergraduates directly to Dr. Chamaree de Silva at [contact details available in the full listing].
Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Pay rate is commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate must submit official transcripts prior to employment.
About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer's twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer's employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.
For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Job Family:
Faculty Math and Sciences
To apply, visit https://merceruniversity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/external/job/Macon-GA--31207/Assistant-Professor-of-Physics_F28-015
