Assistant Professor, Physics & Biophysics
Assistant Professor, Physics & Biophysics
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$ 7000 - 7333
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The Department of Physics and Biophysics within the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of San Diego offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Physics and in Biophysics. We are proud of the personalized student mentoring small class sizes and independent research opportunities our faculty provide. Our faculty normally teach about 3 courses per semester and have opportunities to teach across the undergraduate curriculum. Our faculty involve undergraduates at every level of their research programs. Current faculty conduct research in astronomy atomic physics plasma physics computational astrophysics astroparticle physics soft condensed matter and biophysics.
The University of San Diego an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972 USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any or no religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanitys urgent challenges.
The Department of Physics and Biophysics at the University of San Diego a primarily undergraduate institution committed to providing a liberal arts education invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor to start in Fall 2026. Candidates should have research interests in quantum science that involves the use of computational and/or numerical methods.
The Department of Physics and Biophysics seeks applicants who can demonstrate that they will take a student-centered approach to teaching undergraduates across our curriculum from lower-division courses for non-majors to advanced upper-division courses. We encourage applications from those who have an interest in and can demonstrate prior success in developing engaging lower-division physics or astronomy courses for majors outside of the sciences. Qualified candidates will be able to make use of existing equipment for a lower division astronomy course and outreach events (telescopes and a planetarium). Qualified candidates will also describe clear plans to establish a productive undergraduate-driven research program in an area related to atomic physics or fundamental quantum mechanics. Such plans must describe how undergraduate students will be provided with authentic research experience. Participation in department and university service is expected and qualified candidates will have experience serving on university committees participating in recruitment and outreach events serving as an academic advisor and other related activities. A demonstrated ability to perform public physics and astronomy demonstrations is highly valued.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Candidates will hold a terminal degree preferably a PhD in Physics. Qualified candidates will have full-time university-level teaching experience beyond the teaching assistant level. Candidates will also have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and research mentoring undergraduates and university service.
$7000-7333/month; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical dental vision a retirement contribution given to you by the University and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.USD: Human Resources: Benefits
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience education and other factors including departmental budget.
For full consideration applications should be completed and submitted by September 15 2025.
Contact the Chair of the Department of Physics and Biophysics Dr. Ryan McGorty () with any questions. For technical questions or difficulties contact the Employment Services Team at or .
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information visit
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