American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: College of Arts & Sciences Time Type: Full time FLSA Status: Exempt Job Description: The Department of Physics in the College of Arts and
Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2027. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent professional experience in physics, engineering, or a related physical science. A strong candidate should have an engineering, applied physics, and/or engineering education research background and/or experience in
experimental physics instrumentation research. Candidates should demonstrate dedication to overall teaching excellence in American’s undergraduate only physics department. This includes hands-on experiential learning, undergraduate professional development, and mentorship. In addition, the successful candidate will help AU build its new undergraduate engineering physics major. We welcome applications from those with
experience in areas including, but not limited to, sensors and instrumentation, energy physics, acoustics, bioengineering, medical physics, space systems, and optics. Strong candidates will show evidence for the potential to obtain STEM and workforce development grants and the ability to form partnerships with industry and non-governmental organizations. In addition to research and teaching, responsibilities for this
position include participation in department, college, and university activities. American University is a private institution with a broad student population in the dynamic metropolitan area of Washington DC. Our campus is within easy reach of the many science and technology centers located in and around the nation’s capital, including NASA, NOAA, NIST, DOE, NSF, NIH, DOD, and many other federally funded labs and
research centers. Our department prides itself on our student-centered approach to teaching and mentorship and we are committed to building an welcoming community for all students interested in physics and engineering. The Physics Department offers undergraduate degrees in physics, including a newly minted engineering physics major. We welcome applications that demonstrate interest in collaboration with existing
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