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The Physics Department at Hamilton College invites applications for multiple visiting positions at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026. We seek candidates to teach at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels, in both classroom and laboratory settings. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College’s educational goals.

The Physics Department (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/departments/physics) has eight faculty members with active research interests including observational, computational, and theoretical astronomy, experimental nuclear physics, quantum computing, and quantum gravity. Students are involved in all of these research areas and every student performs research as part of their senior project. Our faculty use a variety of pedagogical techniques to teach courses for our 15-20 yearly majors, introductory courses for students with related interests such as pre-health and pre-engineering, and outreach courses for students interested in exploring physics.

A PhD in Physics, or related field, is required. The teaching load is five courses per year. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $77,900 to $80,400. Candidates should submit a cover letter, c.v., a statement of teaching interests, and a statement of research interests via interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/178691. Three letters of reference will be requested later in the process. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Seth Major, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]. Review of materials will begin January 15, 2026.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as engaged members of their communities. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy for US Citizens and Permanent Residents; furthermore, Hamilton College meets the full demonstrated financial need for all admitted and enrolled students during their four years on campus. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu).

Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and discuss their strengths in these areas. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community.