Assistant Professor – Physics – Experimental Physics

Description

The Department of Physics at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position. We are seeking candidates who have a background in experimental physics who can support laboratory courses and offer research opportunities for both undergraduate and master’s students.

The Department of Physics at Creighton University offers three undergraduate degrees in physics, biomedical physics, and applied physics and pre-engineering, as well as a master’s degree in physics and a CAMPEP-accredited master’s degree in Medical Physics. Nine full-time tenure track faculty conduct research in diverse disciplines: high energy physics, astrophysics, quantum computing, ultra-cold atoms, physics education, biophysics, and translational medical physics research (https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/physics/facultystaff). The department excels in engaging students in research and is known across campus for its commitment to the Jesuit mission of the university.

We seek individuals with effective communication skills who are committed to being outstanding teacher-scholars within a primarily undergraduate-serving college. Successful applicants will teach a variety of courses within a 3-3 course load; typical teaching responsibilities include core courses in General Physics to upper division and master’s-level courses in a faculty member’s area of expertise, depending on departmental needs. Our faculty value teaching and are knowledgeable about and invested in active-engagement strategies that have been shown to be effective by physics education research. Successful applicants will involve both undergraduate and master’s students in on-site laboratory research (or off-site research in collaboration with national labs or other facilities). Research expectations are commensurate with teaching responsibilities.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in physics (or a closely related field) is required to be in hand by the beginning of the contract
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs
• Ability to engage undergraduate and master’s students in productive research activities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/170718).

When prompted please upload the following:

• Cover Letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Research Plan (specifying how students will be involved)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (consistent with the tradition of Jesuit liberal arts education)

If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide:

• One page statement describing the candidate’s potential contributions to Creighton’s mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history)
• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process)
• Three letters of recommendation, which should collectively speak to the candidate’s potential for teaching and research

Review of completed applications will begin Wednesday, October 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit department website here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jack Gabel, Search Committee Chair (JackGabel@creighton.edu).