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Faculty Position in Experimental or Theoretical Physics

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A Physics Professor teaches foundational hypotheses, theories, and methods in physics to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

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Faculty Position in Experimental or Theoretical Physics Employer Caltech, Pasadena Location Pasadena, California, US Salary Unspecified Posted Sep 04, 2026 Posting live until Sep 20, 2026 Ref 3199410 Discipline All areas of physics & engineering Job type
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faculty googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1617701074467-0'); }); Send Save You need to sign in or create an account to save The Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for faculty positions in all areas of experimental and theoretical physics. We seek highly qualified candidates with a Ph.D. in physics or a related field who are committed to careers in research, mentorship, and teaching. Consideration of applications will begin on November 1, 2026. Caltech welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is committed to a selection process that values excellence and equal opportunity.
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1. a curriculum vitae. 2. a list of published and submitted papers. 3. a research statement describing research highlights and future plans. 4. an education statement that addresses the applicant's thoughts on classroom and laboratory instruction, mentorship of students and postdoctoral scholars, and ways to foster an inclusive environment for the development of scholars who come to Caltech with many different perspectives and experiences. 5. at least three letters of reference uploaded by the letter writers. Salaries for professorial faculty at Caltech fall in the range of $125 - $400k. Questions about the application process may be directed to physics-search@caltech.edu . We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application materials must be submitted electronically at https://applications.caltech.edu/job/physics googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1617701064024-0'); }); Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for job alerts Get new jobs for this search by email Email jobs More searches like this All areas of physics & engineering
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