Assistant Professor of Physics

Position Description

The Department of Physics at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level. We are interested in individuals with research expertise in theoretical astroparticle physics and cosmology.

Appointment will begin August 10, 2027.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the university. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant, high-quality, externally funded research program that inspires a highly motivated graduate and undergraduate student body.

Teaching expectation is one course per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in undergraduate and graduate physics and other lecture and seminar-style courses.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2027).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Strong research record in theoretical or computational astroparticle physics or cosmology.
• Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level and to mentor research students.
• Experience in the application of artificial Intelligence, machine learning and other data science techniques to research.
• Commitment to advance academic excellence and the success of all learners and scholars in physics.

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration:

• Curriculum vitae;
• Cover letter;
• A statement of research interests;
• A statement of teaching interests;
• You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

Applicants are encouraged in their written materials to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and the success of all learners and scholars in physics.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, 12/02/2026.

Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

William & Mary values close integration of teaching and research. As an R1 university, its research spans a wide variety of areas and involves more than 20 research centers and institutes. Part of the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, the Physics department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs, has 26 full-time faculty members, more than 50 Ph.D. graduate students, and graduates approximately 40 physics major per year. More information about the department can be found at W&M Physics.

EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discriminationillegal.

William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants being considered for employment.

William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).