Assistant Professor of Physics

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY. The Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Physics, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. We seek a candidate who complements or enhances existing research programs in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO), or condensed matter physics.

Candidates must have a PhD in Physics or closely related fields  by the date of employment, and have a record of publications in top tier journals in their research field.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic department with strong research programs in a broad range of areas in physics (https://physics.cas.lehigh.edu). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute  to expanding efforts in the area of quantum science, broadly defined, including quantum materials, quantum simulation and computing, and related research areas in AMO or condensed matter physics. The successful candidate will be expected to (1) lead a successful research program that can attract external funding and support PhD students, (2) teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level and contribute to the department’s teaching offerings in quantum science, (3) contribute to service at the department, college, and university level and support the University’s efforts relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

For full consideration, completed applications should be uploaded to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28322 by Dec. 15th. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should submit the following materials: 1) Cover letter, 2) Curriculum vitae, 3) Research Statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions, 4) Teaching Statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop, 5) A statement that addresses how the candidate would contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment. The candidate should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online. 

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Prof. V. Dierolf, Chair of the Search Committee, at physicssearch@lehigh.edu.