Assistant Professor of Physics at Wesleyan University – United States

Summary

Wesleyan University’s Physics Department seeks a full-time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor to begin on July 1, 2027. The role requires a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, postdoctoral and teaching experience, and a plan to develop an independent, externally funded research program in quantum physics or AI‑enabled physics. Responsibilities include conducting research, teaching one in‑person course per semester, organizing a seminar, advising students, and participating in faculty governance. The university offers start‑up funds, renovated labs, graduate assistants, and computational resources. Salary ranges from $93,500 to $98,500 per year, with experience influencing the offer, and the position includes employee benefits.

Key Facts

Department	Physics
Position Type	Assistant Professor
Discipline	Physics
Research Area	Quantum physics; AI methods applied to physics
Degree Required	Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field
Experience	Postdoctoral research experience or equivalent and teaching experience
Salary	$93,500–$98,500 per year
Funding	Salary
Employer Contact	[email protected]

About the Project

The appointment aims to develop an independent, externally funded research program focused on quantum physics or artificial‑intelligence methods in physics, involving graduate and undergraduate students and linking to existing departmental and campus initiatives. Interest areas include photonics, quantum information, quantum sensing, quantum optics, quantum materials, AI‑enabled materials discovery, physical computing, and AI‑driven physics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct an active research program
• Teach one in‑person course per semester
• Organize a small seminar
• Advise and mentor students
• Participate in departmental and university faculty governance

Required Skills

• Postdoctoral research experience or equivalent
• Teaching experience, including graduate‑student teaching

Who Should Apply

Candidates with a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field, postdoctoral research experience, teaching experience, and a strong plan to build an externally funded research program in quantum physics or AI methods applied to physics.

Benefits

• Employee benefits
• Start‑up funds
• Renovated laboratory space
• Graduate research assistants
• Machine‑shop facilities
• Analytical instrumentation
• Computational resources

About the Employer

Wesleyan University is a liberal‑arts institution with a PhD‑granting physics department. The department provides institutional support such as start‑up funds, renovated labs, graduate research assistants, machine‑shop facilities, analytical instrumentation, and computational resources for faculty research.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the appointment start?

July 1, 2027.

What is the salary range?

$93,500–$98,500 per year.

What documents must be submitted?

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and email addresses for three referees.

Who should be contacted for questions?

Dana Gordon‑Gannuscio at [email protected].

Is the position tenure‑track?

Yes, it is a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position.