Faculty Full-Time Physics College of Natural Science at Gcu

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Do you want to be part of a growing College of Natural Sciences with a teaching-focused mission?  Are you an industry expert who wants to share your expertise as a Chemistry expert with undergraduate students?  We may have the teaching opportunity you have been looking for. 

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as a full time Physics Faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Natural Sciences. Through hands-on, project-based learning, the college provides an outlet for innovation and cross-disciplinary exposure. It features programs in Biology, Forensic Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, and Exercise Science.  

Physics Faculty in the College of Natural Sciences will normally teach 4-5 undergraduate sections per term and provide student support and service to the College and University. 

Targeted Start Date:  January 2026 

Location:  Main Campus, 33rd and Camelback 

 What we are offering: 

• The opportunity to work at a thriving campus with a diverse student population 

• 9-month faculty role teaching introductory physics lectures and labs 

• Projected start date – January 2026 

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What you will do: 

• Cultivate a supportive classroom environment to facilitate student learning 

• Assist students outside classroom hours 

• Prepare students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession 

• Provide for the mentorship of our highly diverse student body 

• Have the opportunity to participate in faculty-driven research projects coupled to undergraduate student training 

• Participate in curriculum design & development as needed 

• Assist the Dean in developing internal and external communities that promote the major field of study, college, and University 

• Provide leadership to adjunct faculty 

• Actively support the college/university mission and initiatives 

• Participate on college and/or university committees as assigned 

• Actively engage in professional development activities 

• Comply with all college and University policies 

What you need: 

• Master’s degree in physics, or a closely related field with defined graduate-level Physics coursework 

• Minimum two years’ teaching at collegiate level required or extensive industry knowledge may be substituted based upon the dean’s approval.

• Specialized knowledge of discipline areas may be required.

• Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research and/or publications).

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays 

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events  

• Free covered parking 

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program 

• Free on-site gyms on campus