Visiting Assistant Professor

About the Department of Physics

The Department of Physics provides its students with rigorous training in both physics theory and practice giving them a deep understanding of problem-solving mathematical and computational methods and a broad-based experimental training. Students studying physics have countless opportunities to conduct research as early as freshman year through Drexels renowned cooperative education program and in faculty research and worldwide collaborations.

Our faculty members lead world-class research programs in a wide variety of disciplines including astrophysics biophysics high-performance computing condensed matter physics nanotechnology particle physics and physics education research. Faculty and students work side-by-side to explore the full range of universal phenomena. The department has a large and vibrant undergraduate program as well as an active and highly-ranked Masters and Ph.D. graduate program.

Job Summary

The Department of Physics seeks an outstanding educator for a one-year appointment as a full-time 12-month Visiting Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date is September 1 2026 with classes starting on Tuesday September 22 2026. The primary responsibilities will be teaching Drexels large introductory-level service courses but duties may also include undergraduate instruction at all levels.

The successful candidate will employ a variety of strategies to foster student learning including encouraging active learning promoting an inclusive classroom environment maintaining proper course-related records and promptly providing students with feedback as to their progress toward meeting the course objectives. Teaching responsibilities may include face-to-face or online instruction during the day or evening.A full-time teaching load consists of 12 credit hours per term which typically corresponds to 3 courses or lecture sections.

The appointment will be for 1 year with no possibility of renewal.

Essential Functions

• Teach a maximum of 12 credit hours per term
• Provide outstanding instruction in all areas of undergraduate physics
• Supervise of Teaching Assistants
• Mentor of undergraduate majors
• Promote of an inclusive classroom environment
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Physics

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the university level.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing walking

Location

• University City - Philadelphia PA

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity information about benefits please review Drexels Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume with complete professional and academic history. Additionally please submit the following documents:

• A statement of interest in which you highlight how you have structured or would plan to structure an introductory-level physics course for non-majors;
• Names and contact information for 3 professional or academic references who are directly familiar with your teaching. Candidateswill notified before references are contacted.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a first-applied basis.