Assistant Professor of Physics (Biophysics)
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Job Location:
Amherst, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 90000 - 120000
Posted on:
17-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The successful candidate will teach physics and biophysics courses at all levels including associated labs. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Experience with inclusive pedagogy is preferred. The individual will contribute significantly to the colleges Biochemistry and Biophysics Program a collaborative group of faculty from the departments of Biology Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy who teach courses and mentor students in pursuit of research questions that integrate these fields.
The successful candidate will mount an independent research program that involves undergraduate students supervise honors projects and contribute to the life of the department and college. Research support includes start-up funding and state-of-the-art facilities. There is a broader research community in the area because of Amherst Colleges proximity to the University of Massachusetts as well as Smith Mount Holyoke and Hampshire Colleges. Additional information about faculty hiring at Amherst College is available on our candidates page.
The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $90000 - $120000.
The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to relevant education training and experience tenure status and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here forBenefits Information.
Candidates are asked to submit the following materials electronically to a cover letter summarizing the candidates interest in the position a curriculum vitae a teaching statement a research statement and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on November 1 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Amherst College is one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country. The college is committed to providing financial aid that meets 100 percent of every students demonstrated need and nearly 60 percent of Amherst students receive financial aid. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring a broad range of students. The college is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty administration and staff and works to support all members of its community. Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women persons of color and persons with disabilities to apply.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
Amherst College does not discriminate in admission employment or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race national or ethnic origin color religion sex or gender (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender expression and gender identity) age disability genetic information military service or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Title IX Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the Americans with Disabilities Act the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the chief equity and inclusion officer Amherst College P.O. Box 5000 Amherst MA 01002-5000.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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