Position Title: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Physics Position Type: Regular About the Role: The Department of Physics, Geology, and Engineering Technology (PGET) at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in all areas of Experimental Physics or Engineering Physics to begin August 2027. We will consider candidates who have achieved ABD
status. Required Qualifications : A doctorate degree in Physics, or related field is required by the time of the appointment (August 2027) Expertise in experimental physics or engineering physics. Ability to establish a research program in physics or engineering physics that involves undergraduate student researchers. Proven record of scholarly research in physics or engineering physics. Ability to teach physics
courses both at the introductory and upper levels Preferred Qualifications : Experience in teaching undergraduate-level courses effectively. Ability to mentor capstone projects Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students with diverse social identities and backgrounds Responsibilities : Core responsibilities for this job includes, but not limited to: Teach physics courses, both introductory and upper level
Establish an active and sustainable research program that involves NKU’s undergraduate students Support the engineering physics and the pre-engineering programs Promote student engagement and improve the quality of undergraduate learning Participate in service activities of the department The PGET department has 10 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and 4 full-time, non-tenured faculty who serve approximately 260
students enrolled in its programs. The department, will be housed in the newly renovated Herrmann Science Center and its expansion, which is due to be completed in Spring 2027. The department offers baccalaureate degrees in physics, engineering physics, geology, and three specialties in engineering technology as well as pre-engineering transfer programs. More information about the department can be found in the web
page, https://www.nku.edu/artsci/departments/pget/index.html The department offers a BS degree in Engineering Physics: it has four tracks and consists of courses in physics and engineering technology. The pre-engineering program is geared for students who plans to transfer to engineering programs after two or three years at NKU. The program also offers a BA and a BS in physics: The BA is suitable for a dual major
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