West Virginia Wesleyan College seeks applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor of Physics & Engineering for the 2026-27 academic year. A qualified candidate will possess a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Engineering, or a closely related field. Postdoctoral training is a plus, but not required. Candidates from any specialty area of Physics will be considered, with minor preference given to those whose scholarship or teaching interests include materials science, solid state physics, or nuclear physics. Candidates with experience teaching undergraduates are especially encouraged to apply. Appointment to tenure track is possible based on the qualifications of the successful candidate and the needs of the institution.

Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan is a private residential liberal arts college located in the foothills of the Appalachians in Buckhannon, WV, named one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America. The College is related to the United Methodist Church, with a curriculum committed to intellectual rigor, self-discovery, human dignity, mutual support, social justice, self-discipline, mental and physical wellness, the appreciation of diversity and the natural world, and the judicious use of resources. The College has over 40 undergraduate academic majors, six graduate programs, 22 NCAA Division II sports, comprehensive student life, community engagement, and outdoor recreational programs.

To apply, e-mail a single PDF containing a letter of interest, curriculum vitae with contact information for three references, one-page teaching statement, one-page research statement describing an on-campus research program that includes undergraduate participation, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (can be unofficial). The review process will begin immediately; applications will be accepted through March 1. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Application materials should be sent to Dr. Lynn M. Linder, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, at academicaffairs@wvwc.edu. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check.

For specific questions about this position or the Physics & Engineering program, inquiries can be directed to Dr. Tracey DeLaney, Chair of the Department of Physics & Engineering.

West Virginia Wesleyan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, ancestry, marital/family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability or blindness, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law , to include Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and the Age Discrimination Act, in the administration of its admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational programs, employment, athletic programs, co-curricular activities, or other College administered programs. WVWC’s nondiscrimination polices may be accessed at https://www.wvwc.edu/title-ix/.   For inquiries about the application of these laws in WVWC’s programs activities or to file a report, contact the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@wvwc.edu or 304-621-1316.