The Department of Physics at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Physics to begin in
Fall 2026. This is a 10-month tenure track appointment. The first three years of the appointment will be in form of a
Bridge position, with 50% of the funding coming from the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab).
Https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23813 
Assistant Professor in Physics (Tenure Track)
The Department of Physics at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Physics to begin in Fall 2026. This is a 10-month tenure track appointment.Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:Teach physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, consistent with the academic programs of the department;Join the existing Experimental Nuclear Physics Group, which leads many aspects of the Jefferson Lab research program and is planning for the future Electron Ion Collider;Lead a research program in Experimental Nuclear Physics and seek new external funding.Teaching and service responsibilities of the position are commensurate with other Carnegie Research-1 institutions.
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Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:
• Teach physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, consistent with the academic programs of the
department;
• Join the existing Experimental Nuclear Physics Group, which leads many aspects of the Jefferson Lab research
program and is planning for the future Electron Ion Collider;
• Lead a research program in Experimental Nuclear Physics and seek new external funding.
Teaching and service responsibilities of the position are commensurate with other Carnegie Research-1 institutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. A Ph.D. or equivalent in Experimental Nuclear Physics, or a closely related field;
2. A minimum of 2 years research experience (can be inclusive of graduate training);
3. Demonstrated ability in the conception, execution, and/or analysis of nuclear physics experiments;
4. A strong interest in the ongoing research program at Jefferson Lab;
5. Ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, demonstrated either by formal classroom / lab
teaching or professional presentations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Postdoctoral research experience;
• Demonstrated excellence in the conception, execution, and/or analysis of nuclear physics experiments;
• Research program aligned with the national priorities outlined in 2023 NSAC Long Range Plan “A New Era of
Discovery”;
• A strong publication record;
• Experience preparing peer-reviewed external grant proposals or experiment proposals;
• Demonstrated excellence in Teaching.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23813       to apply and attach the
following with their online application:
• Cover letter detailing your relevant qualifications and your research plan;
• Curriculum Vitae, including list of publications;
• Statement of teaching philosophy;
• Unofficial graduate transcripts;
• Contact information for 3 professional references; these individuals will be contacted by the Search Committee.
Applications should be submitted by 31-Oct-2025 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.
Questions should be directed to Dr. Charles Hyde (chyde@odu.edu), chair of the search committee.

The Physics Department at Old Dominion University contributes to the overall
mission of the university through teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, through premier research programs
and through outreach to the university community and beyond. The department offers 2 undergraduate majors (Physics
and Astrophysics) with several concentrations and about 87 undergraduate students, as well as a minor in Physics. The
department has over 50 M.S. and Ph.D. students, including 20 international students. Our faculty are internationally
recognized leaders in experimental and theoretical nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, accelerator science,
and condensed matter physics. The department has 22 regular faculty members, 8 Jefferson Lab Professors, and 4 joint
appointments. Our faculty has received many awards and recognitions (including 9 Eminent Scholars, 5 University
Professors, 15 Fellows of the American Physical Society, and 4 state-wide SCHEV Outstanding Faculty awards).

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research
university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential
community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy. Old Dominion University and the
College of Sciences are committed to inclusive excellence, recognizing that diversity enhances and enriches our
educational mission, employment experience, and community engagement.
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for
all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, veteran status,
disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information.