Old Dominion University
Assistant Professor in Physics (Tenure Track)
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Posting Details
Job Title Assistant Professor in Physics (Tenure Track)
Department PHYSICS
Position Number F1118A
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
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
A minimum of 2 years research experience (can be inclusive of graduate training);
Demonstrated ability in the conception, execution, and/or analysis of nuclear physics experiments;
A strong interest in the ongoing research program at Jefferson Lab;
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.
Conditions of Employment
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 07/25/2026
Application Review Date 10/31/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should visit; https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23813
to apply and attach the following with their online application:
Cover letter detailing your relevant qualifications and your research plan.
Curriculum Vitae, including list of publications.
Statement of teaching philosophy.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Contact information for 3 professional references; these individuals will be contacted by the Search Committee.
Applications should be submitted by October 31, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled
Telework Friendly No
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
About the Department
The Physics Department at Old Dominion University contributes to the overall mission of the university through teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, through premier research programs and through outreach to the university community and beyond. The department offers 2 undergraduate majors (Physics and Astrophysics) with several concentrations and about 87 undergraduate students, as well as a minor in Physics. The department has over 50 M.S. and Ph.D. students, including 20 international students. Our faculty are internationally recognized leaders in experimental and theoretical nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, accelerator science, and condensed matter physics. The department has 22 regular faculty members, 8 Jefferson Lab Professors, and 4 joint appointments. Our faculty has received many awards and recognitions (including 9 Eminent Scholars, 5 University Professors, 15 Fellows of the American Physical Society, and 4 state-wide SCHEV Outstanding Faculty awards).
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
Higheredjobs.com
DiverseJobs.com
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Jobs.Virginia.gov
Old Dominion University website
Virginia Pilot (website or print)
Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
Academic Keys
Other
If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Research Interests
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents
Job Title Assistant Professor in Physics (Tenure Track)
Department PHYSICS
Position Number F1118A
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
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
A minimum of 2 years research experience (can be inclusive of graduate training);
Demonstrated ability in the conception, execution, and/or analysis of nuclear physics experiments;
A strong interest in the ongoing research program at Jefferson Lab;
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.
Conditions of Employment
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 07/25/2026
Application Review Date 10/31/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should visit; https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23813
to apply and attach the following with their online application:
Cover letter detailing your relevant qualifications and your research plan.
Curriculum Vitae, including list of publications.
Statement of teaching philosophy.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Contact information for 3 professional references; these individuals will be contacted by the Search Committee.
Applications should be submitted by October 31, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled
Telework Friendly No
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
About the Department
The Physics Department at Old Dominion University contributes to the overall mission of the university through teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, through premier research programs and through outreach to the university community and beyond. The department offers 2 undergraduate majors (Physics and Astrophysics) with several concentrations and about 87 undergraduate students, as well as a minor in Physics. The department has over 50 M.S. and Ph.D. students, including 20 international students. Our faculty are internationally recognized leaders in experimental and theoretical nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, accelerator science, and condensed matter physics. The department has 22 regular faculty members, 8 Jefferson Lab Professors, and 4 joint appointments. Our faculty has received many awards and recognitions (including 9 Eminent Scholars, 5 University Professors, 15 Fellows of the American Physical Society, and 4 state-wide SCHEV Outstanding Faculty awards).
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
Higheredjobs.com
DiverseJobs.com
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Jobs.Virginia.gov
Old Dominion University website
Virginia Pilot (website or print)
Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
Academic Keys
Other
If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Research Interests
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents