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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Engineering Physics - Fall 2026

Physics World, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Overview

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Engineering Physics - Fall 2026 The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Physics beginning August 2026. The home campus is Bloomsburg, with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Responsibilities

Teach core physics courses as part of the undergraduate program.

Teach electronics courses (analog, digital, and computer) in support of the Electronics Engineering Technology program.

Contribute to the department’s teaching and scholarship; engage students in classroom and undergraduate research settings.

Collaborate across disciplines, with potential synergies between physics, computer science, and related interdisciplinary areas.

Participate in service and departmental activities to support program growth and quality of education.

Qualifications

Minimum:

Ph.D. in Physics or Applied/Engineering Physics (ABD candidates considered with evidence of timely completion).

Minimum:

Demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Minimum:

Evidence of scholarly potential in physics, electronics, and related disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in electronics (analog, digital, and computer).

Interest or experience supervising interdisciplinary undergraduate research.

Background in cutting-edge research, such as Quantum Information Science (QIS) or similar.

Materials to Submit

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae (CV)

Teaching statement

Research statement

Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Application Details Applications must be submitted online by November 1, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants must have their terminal degree completed by August 2026 start date.

About the Department and College About the Department: With large laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment, programs in the Physical and Environmental Sciences (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, and Physics) offer extensive experiments and opportunities to participate in research and practical projects.

About the College: The College of Health, Science, and Technology at Commonwealth University comprises seven departments; it emphasizes student-centered education and high-impact educational practices inside and outside the classroom.

Location and Employment Type Location: Bloomsburg campus, with multi-campus responsibilities across the university.

Employment type: Full-time; Seniority level: Entry level

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience.

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