Position Summary: This individual will be expected to teach physics courses at the graduate and undergraduate level, engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, College, and University service, and contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts. In keeping with the Teacher-Scholar model practiced at Wake Forest University, the successful candidate will establish a vigorous, externally supported research program and create a learning environment that welcomes all students into scientific study and supports their ongoing success. Candidates whose research interests complement those of current Wake Forest Physics faculty are particularly encouraged to apply, as we seek to increase opportunities for collaborative research.

About the Department of Physics: The department offers BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Physics, an MS and certificate in Quantum Information Sciences, and a BS in Biophysics. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary study and close student-faculty collaboration. Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration include the Center for Functional Materials (cfm.wfu.edu), the Nano and Quantum Technologies Laboratory (wake-nanotech.org), the Translational Science Center (tsc.wfu.edu), the Center for Molecular Signaling (molecularsignaling.wfu.edu), and the other centers at the university  (provost.wfu.edu/centers-institutes), as well as collaborations with faculty at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Additional information about the department is available at physics.wfu.edu.

About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.

Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by November 15, 2026. The application package should include a cover letter explaining the candidate’s interest in joining the Wake Forest academic community and providing the names and contact information for at least three references; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research plans (maximum 5 pages); and a statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages). To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers/. Questions about the search may be directed to the chair of the search committee Dr. Keith Bonin at bonin@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.  

Accommodations for Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact askhr@wfu.edu or 336-758-4700.