Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Engineering Physics - Fall 2026

Posting Number: F225

College/Area
College of Health, Science, and Technology

Department: Physical and Environmental Sciences

Type of Appointment
Full Time

Complement Type
Tenure Track

Home Campus: Bloomsburg

City
Bloomsburg

State
Pennsylvania

Zip Code
17815

FTE%
100%

Work Location
Home Campus

If Other, please list
may be assigned duties on other campuses

Appointment Start Date
Fall 2026

Benefits

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Generous retirement plans, two options:
  • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
  • State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Position Description Summary

The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Physics beginning August 2026. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or Applied/Engineering Physics (ABD candidates will be considered) and have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarship. In addition to contributing to the department's core physics curriculum, the successful candidate will also teach electronics courses (analog, digital and computer) in support of our Electronics Engineering Technology program. While all areas of Physics will be considered, candidates with expertise in cutting edge research, such as Quantum Information Science (QIS), are especially encouraged to apply. The University also maintains a strong Computer Science program with specialization in digital forensics, and we welcome applicants whose research interests could foster synergies between physics, computer science, and related interdisciplinary areas. The position offers the opportunity to engage students in both classroom and undergraduate research settings, and to contribute to the growth of a collaborative academic community. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience.

The home campus for this position is Bloomsburg with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

About the Department: With large laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment, all programs in the Physical and Environmental Sciences: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, and Physics feature extensive experiments and opportunities to participate in research and practical projects. Please see our web page for more information

About the College: Physical and Environmental Sciences is one of seven departments in the College of Health, Science, and Technology at Commonwealth University. The College offers many nationally accredited and regionally distinct programs. Faculty and staff in the College are dedicated to delivering a meaningful education that provides lasting impact and value for every student. The College seeks student-centered educators and scholars who use innovative, pedagogically sound methods to educate students and engage them in high-impact educational practices both inside and outside the classroom.

Duties

Applicants will teach in the following Physics or Engineering teaching categories:

• Teach undergraduate physics courses and electronics (analog, digital and computer) courses that support the Electronics Engineering Technology program.
• Engage in scholarly research and supervise undergraduate research projects.
• Provide effective instruction in multiple modalities, including in-person, remote, and hybrid (simultaneous in-person and distance) formats.
• Advise and mentor students in both physics and electronics-related areas.
• Contribute to departmental and university service.

The successful candidate will need to complete distance education training programs as made available by the University within two years of hire for the purpose of teaching in a multi-campus environment with remote teaching needs.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)

Minimum Qualifications:

1) Ph.D. in Physics or Applied/Engineering Physics (ABD candidates considered with evidence of timely completion).
2) Demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
3) Evidence of scholarly potential in physics, electronics, and related disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in electronics (analog, digital, and computer).
• Interest or experience in supervising interdisciplinary undergraduate research.
• Background in cutting edge research, such as Quantum Information Science (QIS) or similar.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Teaching statement
4. Research statement
5. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Applications must be submitted online by November 1, 2025, for full consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

Applicants must have their terminal degree completed by the start date of the appointment, in August 2026.

Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair: Dr. John Huckans, [email protected]

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process, teaching demonstration, and research presentation. Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Title IX/Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, [email protected] or [email protected] ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University - Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

About Commonwealth University of PA

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Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
09/17/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes