Assistant Professor of Physics

Position Description

WAKE FOREST
UNIVERSITY. The Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track
faculty position as Assistant Professor of Physics that will start July 1, 2027.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required for the position. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach physics courses, initiate and sustain original research and scholarship in biophysics and/or materials science, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders. We are particularly interested in candidates conducting experimental research in biophotonics, biomaterials, or bioelectronics and in candidates pursuing AI-focused research in biophysics or materials science using computational and/or experimental approaches. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to benefit from extensive facilities (https://physics.wfu.edu/research/facilities) including new state-of-the-art equipment obtained through recent university investments. Ideally, the successful candidate will work at the intersection between materials science and biophysics and will strengthen the connections between those groups.

Position Summary: This individual will be expected to teach physics courses at the graduate and undergraduate level, engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, College, and University service, and contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts. In keeping with the Teacher-Scholar model practiced at Wake Forest University, the successful candidate will establish a vigorous, externally supported research program and create a learning environment that welcomes all students into scientific study and supports their ongoing success. Candidates whose research interests complement those of current Wake Forest Physics faculty are particularly encouraged to apply, as we seek to increase opportunities for collaborative research.

About the Department of
Physics: The department offers BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees in
Physics, an MS and certificate in Quantum Information Sciences, and a BS in
Biophysics. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary study and close
student-faculty collaboration. Opportunities for multidisciplinary
collaboration include the Center for Functional Materials (cfm.wfu.edu),
the Nano and Quantum Technologies Laboratory (wake-nanotech.org),
the Translational Science Center (tsc.wfu.edu),
the Center for Molecular Signaling (molecularsignaling.wfu.edu),
and the other centers at the university
(provost.wfu.edu/centers-institutes),
as well as collaborations with faculty at the Wake Forest University School of
Medicine. Additional information about the department is available at physics.wfu.edu.

About Wake Forest
University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private,
coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts,
graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and
3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate
university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural
life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program
competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the
University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by
a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the
world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is
located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city in the Piedmont-Triad
region of North Carolina. To learn more about
Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.

Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin
November 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full
consideration, applications should be submitted by November 15, 2026. The
application package should include a cover letter explaining the candidate’s
interest in joining the Wake Forest academic community and providing the names
and contact information for at least three references; a curriculum vitae; a
statement of research plans (maximum 5 pages); and a statement of teaching
philosophy (maximum 3 pages). To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers/. Questions about
the search may be directed to the chair of the search committee Dr. Keith Bonin
at bonin@wfu.edu or to Wake
Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background
investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for
employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University is
an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability,
and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants: If you are an
individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the
application or interview process, please contact askhr@wfu.edu or 336-758-4700.