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Assistant Professor in Physics (Tenure Track)Job Description
The Department of Physics at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Physics to begin in Fall 2026. This is a 10-month tenure track appointment.
Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:
Teach physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, consistent with the academic programs of the department; Join the existing Experimental Nuclear Physics Group, which leads many aspects of the Jefferson Lab research program and is planning for the future Electron Ion Collider; Lead a research program in Experimental Nuclear Physics and seek new external funding. Teaching and service responsibilities of the position are commensurate with other Carnegie Research-1 institutions. Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
A Ph.D. or equivalent in Experimental Nuclear Physics, or a closely related field.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
1. A minimum of 2 years research experience (can be inclusive of graduate training);
2. Demonstrated ability in the conception, execution, and/or analysis of nuclear physics experiments;
3. A strong interest in the ongoing research program at Jefferson Lab;
4. Ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, demonstrated either by formal classroom / lab teaching or professional presentations.
Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral research experience. Demonstrated excellence in the conception, execution, and/or analysis of nuclear physics experiments. Research program aligned with the national priorities outlined in 2023 NSAC Long Range Plan “A New Era of Discovery”. A strong publication record. Experience preparing peer-reviewed external grant proposals or experiment proposals. Demonstrated excellence in Teaching.
