DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Northwestern University’s Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, multi-year, non-tenure-eligible faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Instruction, beginning September 1, 2027.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and experience working with diverse student populations.

A standard teaching assignment is six one-quarter courses per academic year, with possible reductions for administrative and other duties.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, which must be conferred before September 1, 2027.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio (including a teaching statement, course syllabi, and student evaluations), and three letters of recommendation that address teaching. Applications should be submitted online at: myHR Faculty Recruiting.

Letters of recommendation may be submitted online or sent directly to the attention of Margaret Mersch, Director of Operations, at mmersch@northwestern.edu. General questions may also be addressed to Margaret Mersch at the same address.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026.

The expected base pay range for this position is $80,000–$95,000.

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good-faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience and qualifications, years since terminal degree, training, field or discipline, departmental budget availability, internal comparators, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical, sick, and parental leave; tuition benefits for employees and dependents; pre-tax and flexible spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more. 

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.