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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Wellesley College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics starting in the 2026-2027 academic year. The primary responsibility for this non-tenure-track position is teaching, with secondary service and professional development expectations aligned with the Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Wellesley is a selective liberal arts college for women located 12 miles west of Boston. Our Physics and Astronomy Department has a long tradition of providing high-quality scientific training that prepares our students to succeed in top graduate programs in physics and a variety of other disciplines. Our physics and astronomy majors (~ 25 per year) constitute an engaged and dynamic group of students. We are committed to sustaining a community where all of our members feel welcomed, valued, and supported in achieving their goals. 

We are seeking a colleague who can contribute in this liberal arts setting across the whole span of our physics curriculum. At the introductory level, this includes teaching classes studio-style, blending lectures, experimentation, and group problem-solving. At the intermediate level, in addition to lecture courses, we expect the successful candidate to contribute to labs including computation and optics/electronics. Upper-level classes include E&M, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. Wellesley provides financial support for sustained professional development. Examples include conference travel and curriculum development funding.

Position Information:

• Teaching Load: 5 units per year

• Term of Appointment: this is an initial three-year term, with the possibility of renewal pending staffing, operational, curricular, and financial needs and by successfully meeting the criteria for evaluation and reappointment

• Start Date: Fall 2026

• Minimum Salary: $84,000

Application Deadline: March 9, 2026  

We invite applications from candidates with a Ph.D. in physics or closely related field and a demonstrated record of physics teaching effectiveness at the college level.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit a cover letter that directly addresses the qualifications described above, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence such as teaching evaluations, sample syllabus and the email addresses of three references. Application materials should be submitted via https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wellesley/wellesley-faculty. Questions about the position should be directed to the Chair, Kim McLeod, at kmcleod@wellesley.edu.

This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit:  WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement . 

Company Description and Benefits:

Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae.  For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions.

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About Wellesley College

About Wellesley College Founded on the radical belief that educating women leads to progress for everyone. Wellesley College has long championed intellectual rigor, diverse perspectives, and impactful leadership. For nearly 150 years, Wellesley graduates have been a powerful force for good in the world—pioneering scientists, environmental revolutionaries, U.S. secretaries of state, civil rights activists, investment trailblazers, network news producers, and genre-defying artists. We know from experience that the boldest ideas and the most enduring solutions emerge from a variety of voices, backgrounds, and experiences. Located on a stunning campus just 30 minutes outside of Boston, Wellesley College is one of the most academically challenging institutions of higher education in the country, and widely acknowledged as the top women’s college in the world. The College is dedicated to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, physical ability, or any other identity. Our student body reflects this commitment, with the Class of 2028 consisting of 18% who are the first in their families to attend a four-year inst...itution, 55% coming from multilingual homes, and 54% identifying as domestic students of color. Wellesley actively seeks faculty and staff who share our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage candidates who resonate with these values to apply. Our vibrant academic community values rigorous inquiry, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and practical application. Wellesley’s acclaimed faculty are at the forefront of their fields and students are consistently challenged to reach their full potential. While we are the ones who so often become the “firsts”—but we are even prouder of the “nexts” our community makes way for. Wellesley College provides a robust array of benefits and resources for employees, including comprehensive health plans, wellness programs, continuing education, and competitive retirement plans. To learn more about the benefits of joining Wellesley, please visit wellesley.edu/hr/benefits.

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