Job Requisition: JR101124 Assistant Professor of Physics (Open) Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor of Physics Department: CC00105 WM001 | PROV | Physics Dept Job Family: Faculty - Tenure Track (Less than 12 months) Worker Sub-Type: Regular (benefited) Job Requisition Primary Location: William & Mary Primary Job Posting Location: William & Mary Job Description Summary: The Department of Physics at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level. We are interested in individuals with research expertise in theoretical quantum materials/quantum information science. Appointment will begin August 10, 2026. Duties include research, teaching, and service to the university. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant, high-quality, externally funded research program that inspires a highly motivated graduate and undergraduate student body. Teaching expectation is one course per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in undergraduate and graduate physics and other lecture and seminar-style courses. Job Description: Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2026). Strong research record. Commitment to quality teaching. Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration: Curriculum vitae; Cover letter; A statement of research interests; A statement of teaching interests; Within one business day of submitting your application, you will receive a prompt to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. Applicants are encouraged in their written materials to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and the success of all learners and scholars in physics. For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, December 27, 2025. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed. William & Mary values close integration of teaching and research. As an R1 university, its research spans a wide variety of areas and involves more than 20 research centers and institutes. Part of the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, the Department of Physics is comprised of 25 instructional faculty members and 15+ physicists in research positions. Our undergraduate program offers a major and minor. Through our graduate program, students pursue a Ph.D. degree. Research areas in the department include atomic, molecular, and optical physics, computational physics, condensed matter physics, nuclear and hadronic physics, high energy physics, and plasma and non-linear physics. This departmental structure and areas of expertise provide learning and research opportunities for broadly educating both undergraduate and graduate students as well as training postdoctoral fellows. More information about the department can be found at W&M-Physics. Additional Job Description: William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Job Profile: JP0516 - Assistant Professor (Less than 12 months) TE - Exempt - Salary - S99 Qualifications: Compensation Grade: S99 Recruiting Start Date: 2025-11-11 Review Date: 2025-12-27 Position Restrictions: EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) are vibrant, innovative and engaged communities and we are delighted about your interest in a career with us.