Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor of Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Carleton College anticipates hiring a visiting faculty member for the 2026-27 academic year. The position includes teaching a combination of courses across the curriculum and is open to individuals with a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal-arts environment.

Requirements

• PhD in physics or a closely related field
• Strong commitment to teaching in a liberal-arts environment
• Ability to teach introductory physics sequence, introductory astronomy, intermediate lab courses, and upper-level labs and electives

Benefits

• Generous 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The Learning and Teaching Center provides teaching professional development
• Modest internal funding for scholarly activity