Job Details

The Hope College Department of Physics invites applications for one. Assistant Professor of Physics Instruction beginning Fall 2025. This is are new able appointment. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, providing individual instruction during office hours, preparing, administering and grading examinations in courses across the physics curriculum, and department and college service. Applications from those with industrial experience are encouraged. Opportunities exist to work with physics research groups, though research is not required as part of this position and therefore is not compensated with release time during the academic year. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

A Master’s degree or PhD in Physics or a related field is required, with atleast 18 graduate credit hours in Physics. Ability to teach any standard courses from introductory to advanced physics courses is required. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidate’s response to the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs.
 

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
 

“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”
 

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Candidates should upload the following documents as part of their application:

In addition, candidates will enter names and email addresses for three references that will be provided a link upon application to upload letters of reference; those references will be contacted by Human Resources to submit a letter of recommendation. Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required for finalists.