Job Description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for two permanence-track Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream positions.  

A Ph.D. degree in Physics or a related field is required. The successful candidate will provide clear evidence of teaching effectiveness or demonstrate strong potential for teaching excellence, along with the potential to contribute to curriculum development, evidence-based teaching innovation, and academic leadership within the Department and across campus. 

Typically, the teaching load consists of six one-term courses per year, along with service activities that support the Department, the Faculty and the University. The Department has teaching needs in areas including introductory physics, computational physics, specialized fields (biophysics, astronomy, condensed matter, subatomic physics etc.), and service courses to non-physicists. We welcome applicants who can contribute to teaching across multiple areas of our undergraduate physics curriculum.

The salary range is $100,000 to $120,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Negotiations beyond this range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Further information about the Department can be found on our web page: https://uwaterloo.ca/physics-astronomy/  The anticipated start date is May 1, 2027, though the actual start date is flexible.

In accordance with University of Waterloo Policy 76 – Faculty Appointments, the position will be for an initial three-year probationary term, with the option to apply for a second probationary term and then permanence. For more information, please visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/secretariat/policies-procedures-guidelines/policy-76.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and goals, and a teaching dossier that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness and a summary of teaching experience. The names and full contact information for at least three references should be provided. All application material, including the names of referees, should be uploaded to https://ofas.uwaterloo.ca/. Applications received by Nov. 30, 2026 will be given full consideration. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives). 

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Dr. David Hawthorn, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Waterloo; E-mail: physics@uwaterloo.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.

Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo.