Assistant Professor - Physics (Tenure-Track)

Assistant Professor - Physics (Tenure-Track)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Details

The City College of New York is pleased to announce a faculty search in physics. The Department of Physics at The City College of New York (CCNY) of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, anticipated to begin in Fall 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in theoretical physics, areas of interest include, but are not limited to high energy physics and quantum information.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, internationally recognized, and externally funded theoretical research program. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research can foster close interactions between high-­energy, condensed matter physics and quantum information through applications of quantum field theory.

CCNY is the flagship campus of CUNY, a public university system in New York City. The Department of Physics has internationally recognized research programs spanning condensed matter physics, photonics, particle physics, and biophysics. The College fosters interdisciplinary research and collaboration across CCNY, multiple CUNY campuses, and leading research institutions in the New York metropolitan area.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required.

Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarly achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and student mentoring.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $105,588 - $114,091

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae including Publication List
• Research Statement (maximum 2 pages)
• Teaching Statement (maximum 2 pages)
• Names and contact information for three professional references who could provide Letters of Reference

CLOSING DATE

January 12, 2027

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 33140

Location: City College of New York