"Assistant Professor of Physics"

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Physics. A second tenure-track position is pending final administrative approval; if authorized, the second position would have the same features as listed here. We are open to a broad variety of disciplines, with a preference toward experimentalists and/or applied physicists, and those who show promise for an active research program involving undergraduate students.

Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of four years, beginning fall semester of year 2026, with an additional three years upon reappointment, and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.

The Physics and Astronomy department graduates approximately 15 majors per year, with concentrations in either physics, astrophysics, or materials physics. The department has an authorized tenure/tenure-track faculty size of 7.5 full-time-equivalent. Faculty research interests include infrared molecular spectroscopy, novel magnetic nanomaterials, atomic physics, extragalactic chemical evolution & star formation, simulations of galaxy formation and supermassive black holes, and numerical modeling of gravitational wave sources and spacetime structure. Approximately 80% of Oberlin’s Physics and Astronomy students do research during their time at Oberlin. This student research takes place during the semester, the summer, and Oberlin’s month-long Winter Term. Current faculty have a strong track record of maintaining external support, primarily through the RUI and MRI programs from the National Science Foundation. Applicants are encouraged to visit www.oberlin.edu/physics for more information about the department, and https://www.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/physics-and-astronomy/guidance-faculty-applicants for guidance on shaping strong application materials.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the PhD degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2026). Candidates must demonstrate commitment to and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching, as well as the ability to perform high-quality physics research. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the distinctiveness and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, and/or other protected status as required by law.

See the Oberlin job site for full position details.