"Assistant Professor - Physics"

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Physics Department at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), a comprehensive college of the City University of New York offering associate and baccalaureate degree programs, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2025.

We are the largest public college of technology in New York State and offer curricula that goes beyond traditional classes to create a high-tech, hands-on educational experience for our students and prepare them for a rapidly changing world. We have been recently designated as a "Research College or University" within the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. The Physics Department has 12 full-time faculty members, engaged in cutting-edge research in high-energy physics, condensed matter physics, astrophysics, laser physics, quantum information, and climate data science. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Computational Physics, a Physics Academic Minor and houses a high-performance computing cluster for research and education purposes.

Reporting to the chairperson of the Department of Physics, the Assistant Professor will be expected to teach basic and advanced undergraduate physics courses within the Physics program, and to participate in curriculum development, advisement, and other service as needed to benefit the department, college and university. The faculty member will also be expected to support undergraduate and graduate students in research, and to pursue creative, scholarly, and professional activities while seeking opportunities for external grant funding. The department seeks a colleague who will work collaboratively with other faculty and staff and contribute positively to the department’s climate.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in Physics or a related discipline is required. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates with backgrounds in high-energy physics and quantum physics and/or with emphasis on computational research, experience in numerical methods, and machine learning are especially encouraged to apply.
• Research experience at the postdoctoral level, with an established record of publications and impact appropriate to career stage.
• Teaching experience and enthusiasm for teaching students from a diverse population.
• Interest in and potential for teaching computational courses in the Physics major.

COMPENSATION

$75,465 - $93,134. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09%, with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/01/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/01/2026, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a cover letter summarizing professional background and job philosophy, specifying what motivates them to apply for this position. They should also include in a single document labeled as "curriculum vitae" the following: a CV, a one-page summary of research interests and plans, a one-page statement of teaching experience or philosophy, and contact information for three references (no letters are requested at this stage).

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after May 12, 2025.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.