What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PHYSICS position at Southern New Hampshire University?
Description
Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
This position is based in the following office location :
Manchester, NH
The opportunity
The School of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics (SETA) at Southern New Hampshire University invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment for the Physics program that will report to the Dean of SETA. You will be at the assistant professor level, starting August 2025, and will teach foundational undergraduate Physics courses and labs for a mix of different STEM majors, and upper-level physics major courses. As an Assistant Professor on-campus, you will mentor students and develop curriculum for new and existing programs. We are looking for faculty who can contribute vision, energy, and leadership, and are eager to help further curriculum development at a college where one person can make a difference. We are looking for colleagues who value hands-on project-based learning. Faculty members are encouraged to be involved in multiple interdisciplinary projects across the campus.
What you'll do :
- Deliver college-approved physics courses, following approved course descriptions and class schedules.
- Contribute to shared governance by participating in department and College committees, assisting in the formulation of educational program policies.
- Participate in departmental efforts for curriculum development, program reviews, and accreditation, under the supervision of the department chair and coordinators.
- Partner with faculty and staff in departmental and school-level projects.
- Pursue and attend professional improvement activities to maintain contact with your academic discipline, including teaching / learning processes or development of knowledge in your field of specialization.
- Create new instructional materials, techniques, course offerings, or major revisions of existing ones.
- Support student career development and related mentoring activities, and special retention programs.
- Attend occasional evening and weekend SETA, Admission, and University-wide events.
What we're looking for :
LI-Onsite
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.
Compensation
The annual pay range for this position is $75,000.00 - $100,000.00. Actual offer will be based on experience, skills, degree, discipline and other business and organizational needs.
Exceptional benefits (because you're exceptional)
You're the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you'll get :
High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
Paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
Employer-funded retirement
Free tuition program
Parental leave
Mental health and wellbeing resources
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000
