What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industry Assistant or Associate Professor position at Physics World?
The Department of Applied Physics at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time, non-tenured, renewable faculty position at the rank of Industry Assistant or Associate Professor, with a start date of September 1, 2026. While the official start date is Fall 2026, an earlier appointment may be possible depending on departmental needs and candidate availability. The initial appointment is for three years and is renewable contingent on performance.
The Department offers BS degrees in Applied Physics and in Mathematics & Physics, a minor in Quantum Technology, and a newly approved MS program in Quantum Science and Technology, launching in Fall 2026. Faculty in the department teach both introductory physics courses for engineering students and upper-level courses for physics majors.
An Industry Assistant or Associate Professor’s primary responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and educational innovation, with additional contributions to curricular development, outreach, and departmental service. While the standard teaching load is three courses per semester, this position carries potential opportunities in program and curriculum development that could reduce this load.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities In addition to classroom teaching, the position includes a significant role in the development and delivery of a new Quantum Optics laboratory course, to be offered for the first time in Summer 2027. This will involve:
Qualifications We invite applicants with a strong record of teaching and hands-on laboratory development. You should be an excellent teacher in both classroom and instructional laboratory environments. A Ph.D. in experimental physics or a closely related discipline is required, along with substantial on-hand experimental experience in optics, photonics, or quantum optics. A record of effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level and/or relevant industrial or professional experience is highly desirable.
Application Instructions Please submit the following materials electronically at: https://apply.interfolio.com/175392
Cover letter
Current CV
Teaching statement (with emphasis on approaches to undergraduate physics education, innovation and experiential learning, as well as ideas for curricular development and content delivery at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels both in lecture and laboratory environments)
Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
Names and contact information for three references (referees will be automatically contacted to upload confidential letters via Interfolio)
Review of applications have begun and will continue until the position is filled.
About Us New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States with an unparalleled network of global campuses and academic centers. NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, located in the heart of Brooklyn, dates back to 1854, the founding year of both the New York University School of Civil Engineering and Architecture and the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute. Backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion and under the new leadership of Juan de Pablo as the University’s Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology and Tandon’s Executive Dean, the Engineering School is entering an exciting new phase to recruit world-class faculty conducting groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas. We are home to a community of renowned faculty and undergraduate and graduate students united in a mission to understand and create technology that powers cities, enables worldwide communication, fights climate change, and builds healthier, safer, and more equitable real and digital worlds. The school’s culture centers on encouraging rigorous, interdisciplinary collaboration and research; fostering inclusivity, entrepreneurial thinking, and diverse perspectives; and creating innovative and accessible pathways for lifelong learning in STEM.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual (9 month) base salary range for this position is $85,000-$125,000 for the Industry Assistant Professor rank and $95,000-$145,000 for the Industry Associate Professor rank. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
The Department offers BS degrees in Applied Physics and in Mathematics & Physics, a minor in Quantum Technology, and a newly approved MS program in Quantum Science and Technology, launching in Fall 2026. Faculty in the department teach both introductory physics courses for engineering students and upper-level courses for physics majors.
An Industry Assistant or Associate Professor’s primary responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and educational innovation, with additional contributions to curricular development, outreach, and departmental service. While the standard teaching load is three courses per semester, this position carries potential opportunities in program and curriculum development that could reduce this load.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities In addition to classroom teaching, the position includes a significant role in the development and delivery of a new Quantum Optics laboratory course, to be offered for the first time in Summer 2027. This will involve:
- Developing experiments and course materials for an advanced optics laboratory (10–12 experiments anticipated) Teaching the course in the laboratory setting once it launches
Qualifications We invite applicants with a strong record of teaching and hands-on laboratory development. You should be an excellent teacher in both classroom and instructional laboratory environments. A Ph.D. in experimental physics or a closely related discipline is required, along with substantial on-hand experimental experience in optics, photonics, or quantum optics. A record of effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level and/or relevant industrial or professional experience is highly desirable.
Application Instructions Please submit the following materials electronically at: https://apply.interfolio.com/175392
Cover letter
Current CV
Teaching statement (with emphasis on approaches to undergraduate physics education, innovation and experiential learning, as well as ideas for curricular development and content delivery at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels both in lecture and laboratory environments)
Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
Names and contact information for three references (referees will be automatically contacted to upload confidential letters via Interfolio)
Review of applications have begun and will continue until the position is filled.
About Us New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States with an unparalleled network of global campuses and academic centers. NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, located in the heart of Brooklyn, dates back to 1854, the founding year of both the New York University School of Civil Engineering and Architecture and the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute. Backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion and under the new leadership of Juan de Pablo as the University’s Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology and Tandon’s Executive Dean, the Engineering School is entering an exciting new phase to recruit world-class faculty conducting groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas. We are home to a community of renowned faculty and undergraduate and graduate students united in a mission to understand and create technology that powers cities, enables worldwide communication, fights climate change, and builds healthier, safer, and more equitable real and digital worlds. The school’s culture centers on encouraging rigorous, interdisciplinary collaboration and research; fostering inclusivity, entrepreneurial thinking, and diverse perspectives; and creating innovative and accessible pathways for lifelong learning in STEM.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual (9 month) base salary range for this position is $85,000-$125,000 for the Industry Assistant Professor rank and $95,000-$145,000 for the Industry Associate Professor rank. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
Salary : $85,000 - $125,000