Full Job Description
The Position: Assistant Tenure-Track Professor of Physics (Experimental Physics)
Position Starts: Fall 2027 College: College of Natural Sciences Department/School: Physics
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $78,000 - $90,000 per year).
Initial Review Date: 1/1/27; complete applications received after that date may be considered.
Minimum Qualifications:
The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position.
Candidates must show a strong commitment to undergraduate education and high potential for providing undergraduates with research experiences.
Responsibilities:
This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching at the undergraduate level, scholarship and professional development, and service to the Department, University, and community. As a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) and having only undergraduate programs in our department, teaching responsibilities are primary. Demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge of effective teaching practices. Teaching duties will include teaching introductory physics courses in dedicated studio classrooms and teaching core upper-division physics lab courses. This position is expected to successfully mentor undergraduates in research. Both the university and the program value equity, diversity, and inclusion and faculty will be expected to develop teaching practices that promote these values.
How to Apply:
Applicants must provide a current 2-page cover letter (including how you plan to address effective teaching and mentored research with diverse undergraduate student groups at Chico State), a CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online. Applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.
The Department:
The department of Physics offers a B.S. in physics and minors in physics and astronomy, with program tracks tailored to students interested in pursuing interdisciplinary or educational careers; or paths targeting graduate study in physics or other disciplines. Our roughly 50 majors come from a wide variety of backgrounds and levels of preparation. We have an active, award-winning SPS chapter and faculty who take an intentional approach to maintaining a respectful and collegial departmental atmosphere. Refer to https://www.csuchico.edu/academics/college/natural- sciences/departments/physics/ and https://www.csuchico.edu/academics/college/natural-sciences/index.shtml for more information about the Physics Department and the College of Natural Sciences, respectively.
Job-related questions should be directed to:
Kendall P. Hall, Search Committee Chair
Department of Physics
California State University Chico
Chico CA 95929
kphall@csuchico.edu
Benefits Information:
This position qualifies for benefits, including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml .
Additional Information:
Out of State Employment: All work must be performed within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Advertised: Oct 21 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
