"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Applied Physics in Semiconductors"

The Department of Physics at Le Moyne College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 2026. We seek candidates in applied physics with expertise in semiconductor materials, devices, or electronics who are committed to undergraduate teaching excellence and maintaining a productive research program at a comprehensive liberal arts institution.

This position will be part of Le Moyne’s newly proposed Applied Physics program with a concentration in Semiconductors, designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing semiconductor and electronics industries. The successful candidate will teach courses including Electronic Materials, Semiconductor Devices, and other Electronics courses, as well as introductory and intermediate physics courses. They will also develop and maintain laboratory courses and hands-on electronics experiences that provide students with skills directly applicable to the semiconductor industry.

The candidate will have opportunities to engage in applied research involving semiconductors, electronic materials, and device characterization, including collaborations with regional industry partners and undergraduate student researchers. Expectations include teaching 3 courses per semester (9 credit hours), mentoring undergraduate research, contributing to curriculum development, and providing service within and beyond the College. Le Moyne College offers strong support for undergraduate and faculty research, including internal funding and laboratory resources for applied projects.

The newly proposed Applied Physics program is subject to approval by the New York State Department of Education.

Pay Range: $73,500 to $76,300 annually

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Semiconductor Related Field, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field by the position start date.
• Evidence of undergraduate teaching excellence.
• Evidence of an active research agenda in semiconductors, electronics, materials science, or related areas.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please go to the link, click the “Apply Now” button and submit the following application materials:

• A cover letter discussing your interests in teaching and research in applied physics at a liberal arts institution.
• A copy of your curriculum vitae.
• A copy of your transcripts.
• A statement of your teaching philosophy, experience, and interests.
• A statement of research and scholarship interests, including how undergraduates may be involved.
• Three confidential (3) letters of recommendation to be submitted to lemoynehr@lemoyne.edu with the subject line “Physics – Applied Physics (Semiconductors).”

Review of completed applications will begin on November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.