Contact: favatam[AT]montclair.eduLocation: Montclair, NJ, USA
Job description:
Applications are invited for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The ideal candidate will be able to teach introductory physics and astronomy courses, as well as a range of upper-level physics courses. Candidates with experience teaching engineering courses or in machining/fabrication will also be highly considered. A typical teaching load will consist of preparing two distinct courses each semester and will not exceed three distinct course preparations. This position has no scholarship/research obligations but does include service duties to the department, College, or University in addition to teaching 12 credits each semester.
The University is committed to the success of teaching faculty through opportunities for promotion and professional development to support long-term success and flourishing at the University.
This position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track (NTT) appointment, with eligibility for reappointment and promotion based on established NTT procedures.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Montclair State University was formed in 2018 and consists of 5 faculty members and well over 100 physics majors. Our students represent a diverse population and include many first-generation college students. The department strives to create an atmosphere of collegiality, inclusion, and the promotion of excellence. Additional information about our Department can be found online at montclair.edu/physics-astronomy/ .
QUALIFICATIONS
-A PhD in Physics, Engineering, Astronomy, or closely related fields.
-A track record of successful teaching experience in the fields of physics, engineering, and/or astronomy that readily translates to the Montclair State student body.
STARTING DATE: August 28, 2026
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
-Cover letter that briefly summarizes your qualifications and explains your interest in joining our Department.
-Complete curriculum vitae.
-Teaching statement of 3 to 5 pages that addresses the following: (i) your experience teaching courses relevant to this position; (ii) components of your prior teaching that contribute to its effectiveness; (iii) courses that you envision teaching at Montclair State; (iv) strategies you would use for teaching a student population with diverse backgrounds and levels of preparation.
-Have at least three reference letters submitted by the writer to physics-search[AT]montclair.edu. The candidate’s name should be in the subject line.
The above materials should be assembled into a single PDF document and uploaded during the application process via Workday (see link below).
Contact Rodica Martin at physics-search[AT]montclair.edu with any questions or requests for information.
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Applications should be submitted by December 1, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Initial screening will begin shortly thereafter and be complete by the end of December. On-campus interviews are expected to take place in February 2026. The position is open until filled.