Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Physics

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Physics

Williams College: Physics

Location: Williamstown, MA

Open Date: Aug 05, 2026

Deadline:

Description

The Williams College Department of Physics & Astronomy invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with
teaching duties starting September 2027. We seek a theoretical or
computational physicist eager to teach throughout the undergraduate
physics curriculum and to involve undergraduates in research. A
Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field is required; candidates
must have completed their Ph.D. degree by July 2027, and
postdoctoral experience is preferred. Startup funds will be
available. Williams College is committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive academic community. We strongly encourage applicants who
will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and
perspectives in our department.

Our department includes eleven full-time tenure-line faculty,
including 4 theorists, 5 experimentalists, and 2 observational
astronomers. For more information, see https://physics.williams.edu and
our
FAQ page on being a physicist at Williams. We graduate
approximately 25 majors annually, the vast majority of whom pursue
advanced study or careers in physics, astronomy, or related
fields.

We are interested in candidates who will contribute to the
intellectual vibrancy of our academic community through their
teaching, research, and service, and who are committed to working
effectively with a diverse student population. The standard
teaching load in the Department of Physics & Astronomy is two
courses per semester; this often equates to three hours of lecture
and two associated laboratory sections each week. Faculty maintain
active research programs with undergraduate participation
throughout the year. In addition to the emphasis our department
places on supporting incoming faculty, Williams offers faculty
participation in the college's professional development program
First3 and in the

NCFDD Faculty Success Program, along with support through the
Rice Center for
Teaching.

Applications should be submitted via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/189958)
and should include a cover letter detailing interest in the
position, a c.v., research and teaching statements, and at least
three letters of reference. Research and teaching statements must
include concrete examples of a candidate's prior and/or planned
work with undergraduate students who hail from a broad range of
backgrounds and experiences. Should you have questions about
applying, please reach out to department admin Michele Rech and/or Prof. Charlie Doret.

Applications completed by October 11th will receive full
consideration. First round interviews will be conducted in video
format during early November, with campus visits for finalists
anticipated during early December. All offers of employment are
contingent upon completion of a background check; further
information is available on the
college website.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/189958

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the
Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its
reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the
academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please
visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal
opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.
Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive
community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can
live, learn, and thrive.

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