Please review the details for the position before applying. When applying, please confirm your legal name is entered exactly as it appears on your government-issued identification. Ensure that you have the required documents ready to upload in either PDF (.pdf) or Word document (.doc) format. On the second page, enter your education, starting with your highest degree. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and any supplemental documents on the fourth page. After submitting your application, you will be prompted to enter the contact information for two to three references. Please refer to the job description for the exact number of required references or any instructions regarding delayed submission. You may return to this section later if needed. Once your reference information is submitted, your contacts will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their reference letters. For best consideration, we urge you to submit your reference contact information as soon as possible. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details. Job Posting Title Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics Job Description Summary Faculty Job Description Join the community of teacher-scholars in the Wellesley Physics and Astronomy Department! We invite applications for a part time (0.8 FTE) benefits-eligible Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics for the 2026-2027 academic year. The primary responsibility for this non-tenure-track position is teaching introductory physics courses in a studio setting that blends lectures and group work on problem-solving and experimentation. 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 (~30 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. Questions about the position should be directed to the Chair, Kim McLeod, at kmcleod@wellesley.edu.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Position Information:

Teaching Load:

4 units

Term of Appointment:

This is a one year visiting position.

Target Start Date:

August 31, 2026

Minimum Salary:

$60,236

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. How to

Apply:

Applicants should submit a cover letter that directly addresses the qualifications described above, a curriculum vitae, and the email addresses of three references who will be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Application materials should be submitted via https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wellesley/wellesley-faculty. 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. Worker Sub-Type Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term) Time Type Part time EEO Statement At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members of the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish. Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals in hiring and advancement based on any legally protected status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to the College community are encouraged to apply. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.