Assistant Professor of Physics

Assistant Professor of Physics

• Position Status: Tenure-Track
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor of Physics
• Department: Physics
• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Main Campus

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The Department of Physics at Colorado College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics with a specialization in experimental physics to begin Fall 2026. The Physics Department at Colorado College is a dynamic community of teacher-scholars who believe deeply in the benefit of a well-rounded liberal arts education. We are seeking an experimental physicist to complement our existing research offerings and who shares our commitment to providing a high-quality, inclusive, and innovative undergraduate physics education.

We are excited about candidates who will provide regular and easily accessible hands‑on research opportunities for our undergraduate students, including first- and second-year students, either on campus or in the local Rocky Mountain region. We welcome applications from any area of experimental physics research suitable for a liberal arts environment, including interdisciplinary areas of research. However, we will not be considering candidates with an expertise primarily in astrophysics for this hiring cycle.

All faculty in our department teach across our curriculum from introductory to upper-level courses, and we welcome applications from candidates who are excited by this opportunity. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with a keen interest in and ideas for reinvigorating our upper division lab courses, as well as contributing to our General Education offerings including the First Year Program.

Ph.D. in Physics or a related field with graduate coursework in physics by the start of employment.

• Demonstrated commitment to and prior experience with
  1) teaching undergraduate physics,
  2) implementing and reflecting on equitable and inclusive teaching practices, and
  3) mentoring undergraduate students in hands‑on experimental research.

• Continuous Recruitment – for full consideration, apply by:
  Oct 1 2025
• References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation for all candidates (letters will be requested upon application submission).
• For any questions, contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Natalie Gosnell, ngosnell.
• You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

Applicants should submit
1) a cover letter addressing your interest in becoming a teacher‑scholar at Colorado College;
2) a curriculum vitae;
3) a teaching statement describing your approach to undergraduate teaching including past examples and/or ideas demonstrating your commitment to inclusive pedagogy (3 pages maximum);
4) a research statement detailing the accessibility of your research for undergraduate students and suitability of your research program for a liberal arts setting (3 pages maximum);
5) a one-page statement addressing your vision for contributing to achieving the outcomes of the College's strategic plan “The Strategy for a More Just CC” as a faculty member;
6) three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should address your experience and/or potential as a teacher; and
7) undergraduate and
8) graduate transcripts (unofficial copies and screenshots are suitable for applications; the successful candidate will be required to send official transcripts).

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range $90,000

Visa Sponsorship Information Eligible for H‑1B contingent on being eligible for exemption and/or exception of the $ petition fee

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan (403(b)) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• Tuition assistance benefits for employee and their eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants

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