Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College’s Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a full-time benefits-eligible visiting assistant professor appointment in physics and astronomy for the 2026-2027 academic year. Bowdoin is particularly interested in candidates dedicated to undergraduate teaching. The teaching load is two courses per semester. While we will consider applications from all subfields, strong preference will be given to candidates who can teach astronomy courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum. A PhD is expected by the date of appointment.

The College offers support for teaching, scholarship, publication, artificial intelligence initiatives, computing software, conference travel, and community partnerships in courses. We regret that Bowdoin is unable to provide visa sponsorship for visiting faculty positions.

Bowdoin is committed to inclusive excellence, an ongoing collective practice that honors our institutional commitment to provide an outstanding liberal arts education and serve the common good. The College is home to talented students, faculty, and staff and we encourage applications from candidates committed to the inclusive instruction and support of a diverse student population, and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity.

Accessibility during the application and interview stages, as well as once employed, is a priority of the College: https://www.bowdoin.edu/accessibility/index.html.

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu/hr/postings/17170 for more information.  

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The targeted hiring salary range for this appointment based on the position requirements is $73,000 – $77,000.  

Bowdoin is committed to equality and is an equal opportunity employer. Visit http://www.bowdoin.edu for more information.