Assistant Professor of Physics bei Delaware Valley University

Job Summary:

Delaware Valley University invites applications for an Assistant Professor, non-tenure track, in Physics starting in January 2026. The Mathematics and Physics Department seeks dynamic, committed candidates with expertise in general physics to be able to teach lectures and laboratory courses offered at the freshman level for non-majors. Candidates should submit a letter of application that includes their teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for two professional references.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Chair of the Mathematics and Physics Department, this faculty member will:

• Teach the first and second of sequential courses in Physics for non-majors
• Teach basic math courses as need arises
• Assist with recruitment of students
• Post and maintain regular office hours
• Serve on faculty committees as assigned or via election
• Participate in professional development activities
• Attend regularly scheduled faculty meetings, department meetings, and other required meetings
• Assist with departmental needs and development including curriculum planning and outcomes assessment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Physics or related field required
• Ph.D. in Physics, or related discipline (preferred)
• At least one year’s experience teaching Physics at the undergraduate level
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring
• Commitment to ongoing faculty development and scholarship
• Evidence of successful scholarship
• Experience with online delivery of courses is beneficial

Selected applicants will be responsible for providing the University with clearances, appropriate to the position, that have been completed within the last 5 years. These clearances include, but are not limited to the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Fingerprints completed by IDENTGO, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance. Additionally, upon an acceptance of an offer of employment this position will require an official transcript verification. 

About the University

Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 28 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; 12 master's degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country's top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.

Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.