Physics Assistant Teaching Professor

Sacred Heart University (SHU) located in Fairfield Connecticut houses its School of Computing & Engineering (SCE) within the College of Arts & Sciences. To support the continued growth of its physics programs the School of Computing and Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics. The successful candidate will be an innovative and student-centered educator with a strong background in physics and demonstrated expertise in undergraduate physics teaching and is a teaching-focused faculty position emphasizing excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. The successful candidate will contribute to introductory and advanced physics instruction laboratory education curriculum development and student mentoring. We particularly seek candidates who are committed to evidence-based teaching anticipated start date for this position is August 2027 (Fall semester). Primary ResponsibilitiesTeach undergraduate physics courses across the curriculum including introductory physics courses and associated laboratories for physics engineering health sciences and other STEM and deliver engaging rigorous physics instruction using evidence-based pedagogical approaches including active learning inquiry-based instruction problem-based learning and hands-on in curriculum development and contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of physics courses and laboratory with faculty in physics engineering computing mathematics and other disciplines to strengthen interdisciplinary STEM in departmental school college and university service appropriate to a teaching-focused faculty Physics Physics Education or a closely related discipline completed by the start date of the experience teaching university level of or demonstrated engagement with evidence-based pedagogical practices in STEM to communicate complex physics concepts clearly and effectively to students with a range of backgrounds and levels of QualificationsA Ph.D. in Physics Physics Education or a closely related discipline. Substantial experience teaching introductory calculus-based and/or algebra-based teaching and developing undergraduate physics expertise in physics pedagogy or physics education including active learning inquiry-based learning collaborative problem-solving flipped or blended instruction or other evidence-based MaterialsTo apply please submit the following materials:A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your background in physics teaching and education aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.A curriculum vitae.A statement of teaching of teaching effectiveness where available such as sample course materials teaching evaluations peer observations or examples of curriculum or laboratory information for three professional will be required to provide three letters of recommendation and an official transcript reflecting their highest earned of applications will begin November 1 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The anticipated start date is August 2027 (Fall semester).Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Samah Senbel at