Employment Opportunities

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with research interests in the area of Medical Physics for our newly launched MS in Medical Physics program. We seek outstanding applicants with a demonstrated track record of excellence in Medical Physics research and teaching. Successful candidates are expected to develop vigorous, extramurally-funded research programs in their areas of expertise, actively participate in the Department's teaching/mentoring and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented students is highly desired. Candidates who have successfully completed a CAMPEP accredited graduate program are preferred.

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is currently classified as an R2 research university with aspirations and actions underway to achieve R1 status. It is a residential campus of approximately 13,000 students located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC.

The Department is a leading producer of African Americans earning degrees in Physics, and offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Physics with foci in Medical Physics, Experimental Physics, Theoretical Physics, and Computational Physics. The Department consists of 18 faculty members, conducting pure and applied research with specializations in Medical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Batteries & Renewable Energy, Laser Spectroscopy & Optics, Cosmology & String Theory, Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, and Biophysics. Additional details and information about the Department and Medical Physics program can be found at  https://physics.howard.edu/graduate/medical-physics-program-main-page .

 Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Medical Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Imaging Sciences, Health Physics, Radiation Sciences, Physics, or related disciplines from an accredited institution;
• Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of assistant professor in Medical Physics;
• Effective communication and organizational skills; and
• Evidence of successful grant writing experience is highly favored.

A complete application consists of a single PDF file containing:

1) Cover letter addressing qualifications listed above;

2) Current curriculum vita;

3) Two-page statement of research accomplishments, interests and future plans;

4) Two-page statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and

5) Names and contact information for at least three references who will provide letters upon request from the search committee.

The completed application should be addressed to the Chair of the search committee: Prof. Rao Khan and submitted electronically to rao.khan@howard.edu. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is August 14, 2024. Additional details and information can be found at https://physics.howard.edu/about/employment-opportunities

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy has one-year temporary (non tenure-track) faculty positions for AY2024-2025 (Aug. 2024 - May 2025).

Applicants are invited in all areas of physics.

This position is at the rank of Lecturer with primary responsibility of instruction and requires a Ph.D. degree in physics or a closely related field. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (e-mail address and telephone) of three references to:

Prof. Tristan Hubsch (thubsch@howard.edu)
APT Committee Chair
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Howard University
2355 Sixth Street NW
Washington, DC 20059

Howard University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy has one-year temporary (non tenure-track) faculty position starting on August 2024.  Applicants are invited in all areas of Astrophysics. 

This position is at the rank of Lecturer with primary responsibility of instruction of Physics and Astronomy and requires a Ph.D. degree in physics or a closely related field. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (e-mail address and telephone) of three references to: 

Prof. Tristan Hubsch (thubsch@howard.edu)
APT Committee Chair
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Howard University
2355 Sixth Street NW
Washington, DC 20059 

Howard University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.