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Assistant Professor of Physics and Astrophysics (tenure-track)
Starting Mid-August 2025

Elon University, located in Elon, North Carolina, cordially invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Physics and Astrophysics. This is a tenure-track position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy starting in Fall 2025. This assistant professor will: (i) teach undergraduate courses in astronomy, physics, and Elon’s Core Curriculum; (ii) mentor students in their degree progress, course plan, and academic research; (iii) be actively engaged in disciplinary research; (iv) and contribute to the life of the university through service, which includes activities at the department, school, and university levels. Candidates are required to have earned a doctorate in astronomy, physics, or a closely related discipline, before the start date. To learn more about the department please visit www.elon.edu/physics

About the University: Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, emphasizing strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional programs. The 480 full-time faculty members teach in over 70 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top six percent in the nation. Elon’s 6,337 undergraduate and 786 graduate students come from 49 states and 50 other countries. About 28 percent are from North Carolina, with strong enrollment numbers from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and across the country.

Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #6 for innovation. Elon is the only university in the nation recognized by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Included are top-3 rankings for study abroad, learning communities, first-year experiences, and service-learning.

To Apply: Please upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, research and teaching statements, and three reference letters. Review of candidates will begin on October 23 and continue until the position is filled. A clear background check is a prerequisite for this position. Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce by fostering an inclusive work environment for students, faculty, and staff and welcomes all applicants. Candidates with experience working with diverse people who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter.  Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal arts based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University website at http://www.elon.edu.