Job Description

The Physics Department at Hamilton College invites candidates to apply for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning on July 1, 2025 with the possibility of renewal.  A PhD in Physics, or related field, is required for this position.  Job responsibilities could include teaching at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels, in both classroom and laboratory settings.

The Physics Department () has eight faculty members with active research interests in including astronomy, condensed matter experiment, cosmology, nuclear physics, quantum computing, and quantum gravity.  Students are involved in all of these research areas and every student performs research as part of their senior project. Using a variety of pedagogical techniques our faculty teach courses for our 15-20 yearly majors, introductory courses for students with related interests such as pre-health and pre-engineering, and outreach courses for students interested in exploring physics. 

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would further the College's goals of enhancing the educational experiences of students while building a diverse and inclusive educational environment.  The teaching load for this position is five courses per year. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $76,000 to $78,500.   Candidates should submit a cover letter, a c.v., a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research interests, and the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request via Interfolio at .  The letters of reference will be requested later in the process. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Gordon Jones, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].  Review of materials will begin January 1, 2025.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton's open curriculum ( Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as engaged members of their communities. Hamilton's commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy for US Citizens and Permanent Residents; furthermore, Hamilton College meets the full demonstrated financial need for all admitted and enrolled students during their four years on campus. Please visit the college website for more information ( 

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at as well as additional information at (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

About Hamilton College

United States. Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy; chartered in 1812 as Hamilton College; third oldest college established in New York State. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of students as human beings, as we prepare them to make choices and accept the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic world of intellect and diversity. Hamilton's 1,350-acre campus is situated on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque village of Clinton, N.Y. The College is eight miles southwest of Utica, 45 minutes east of Syracuse, one hour from the Adirondack Park to the northeast and 90 minutes west of Albany.

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