The Department of Physics at Lamar University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position starting September 1, 2026. The appointee is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and teach effectively across the physics curriculum. Additional responsibilities include service to the department, university, and discipline. The successful candidate will also involve students in research. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience and whose research expertise can be leveraged towards Master’s courses in Computational Physics and Data Science. Application deadline: January 5th 2026.
Although the research field is open, LIGO scientists would be a great fit for this position, because of their expertise in computational physics and data analysis, and because Lamar University is relatively close to the LIGO facility in Livingston, Louisiana (3.5 hours by car).
Applicants must have a PhD in physics, an established record of publications in peer-reviewed journals that are listed by the Web of Science, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Applicants must apply online at
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lamar/jobs/5104420-0/assistant-professor-physics
Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and contact information for at least three references. For full consideration, submit your application materials by the initial review date, January 5, 2026.
Inquiries can be sent to directly Dr. Rafael de la Madrid, rafael.delamadrid(at)lamar.edu