Assistant Professor of Physics, Middlebury College, MIDDLEBURY, VT -- The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in experimental physics, beginning Fall 2027. We seek an intellectually vigorous individual who is committed to excellence in both teaching and research, and who will contribute to Middlebury’s college-wide liberal arts mission. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching at all levels and potential to develop a strong research program involving undergraduate participation. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph. D. in experimental physics or a closely related field, with post-doctoral experience strongly preferred. The field of specialization within experimental physics is open, but candidates who will provide on-campus research opportunities for students are particularly encouraged to apply.
As part of a full teaching load, the candidate will also regularly contribute to Middlebury’s First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings. All faculty at Middlebury are also expected to contribute to service to the College including, but not limited to, committee membership and serving as Director or Chair of a Program or Department when asked.
Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching, research, and service. It is also an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a truly open and supportive learning, teaching, and working environment. The College hires faculty from a myriad of life experiences, opinions, cultures, frames of reference, social identities, and learning perspectives to help cultivate and advance innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience for our talented and distinguished student body. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. This is a full time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $91,462 - $103,138 per year.
Middlebury College collects all faculty job applications electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/188651. Through Interfolio, submit an application addressed to Noah Graham, Department of Physics and Astronomy Chair, including curriculum vitae, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statements of teaching and research plans, and three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability/promise. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026 and end when the position has been filled. More information is available at https://apply.interfolio.com/188651 and at https://go.middlebury.edu/physics.
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on our background check policy can be found here: http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks.
Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.
