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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Physics
Villanova University

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Posting Number: 20260075F

Position Title: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Physics

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/9-months

Department: 186-Physics

Position Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.

Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.

Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Department of Physics at Villanova University invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning in Fall 2027. We are seeking outstanding teacher-scholars to establish an innovative, externally-funded research program and to engage students as active participants in that research. The successful candidates will demonstrate strong potential for excellence in both teaching and scholarship and a commitment to contributing to the intellectual community of the department and university.

We seek candidates whose research can complement and expand existing strengths in the department and provide compelling opportunities for student research. Applications in alignment with the Department's strategic goal to expand strengths in quantum science and photonics are especially encouraged. Exceptional candidates in other areas of physics that would similarly strengthen the Department and strategic vision will also be considered.

The Villanova Physics Department has active research programs in condensed matter physics, biological physics, photonics and quantum optics, and astrophysics and cosmology. Our faculty pursue research in a collaborative environment that emphasizes the integration of scholarship and undergraduate education. Students have opportunities to participate directly in faculty research programs, including through sustained research experiences and senior research projects.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to maintaining an active research agenda leading to publication, our new colleague will teach undergraduate courses in his/her area of expertise, as well as other departmental courses, in a way that fosters connections across the discipline and the Villanova community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. is required as well as outstanding research potential and excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-doctoral experience in Physics or a closely aligned field is preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. In addition to a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and statement of teaching philosophy, the applicant is asked to submit a statement on their contributions to Villanova University's mission and enduring commitments. The University mission can be found here: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/president/about-university.html. The applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted on their behalf directly through this site.

For finalists, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required. Review of applications begins November 15, 2026 and continues until the position is filled

Posting Date: 09/21/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive

Salary Band:

Job Classification: faculty

To apply, visit https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/36409