WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY’s Department of Physics is seeking applications for one to two Visiting Assistant Professors beginning July 2022. We seek highly qualified candidates who have a commitment to excellence in teaching. A Ph.D. in Physics or a related area is required. Standard teaching load for a Visiting Assistant Professor is three courses per semester made up of a mixture of lecture and laboratory classes. Usually these are at the introductory level, but teaching upper level courses is also possible.

Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top 30 national universities. The Physics Department is a Ph.D.-granting department whose mission is to perform internationally recognized research and to excel in undergraduate and graduate education.

The application package should be submitted in a single PDF that contains in the following order: 1) a letter of application, including the names and contact information of at least three references, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of 3 pages). Applications are accepted online at http://www.wfu.careers/. Review of applications will begin on February 28th and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu. Inquiries about the faculty position or department should be directed to Daniel Kim-Shapiro, shapiro@wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity, and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for final candidates upon their acceptance of an offer of employment.