Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Quantum Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy - UT Chattanooga

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: College of Arts & Sciences: Chemistry and
Physics

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Description:

The Department of Physics and
Astronomy at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Physics to help
build a new interdisciplinary PhD and undergraduate program in Quantum Information Science and Engineering. The positions will be at the
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, pre-tenure, beginning January 1 or August 1, 2027. One of the tenure-track positions
requires a strong experimental background with particular emphasis on quantum sensing and networking, while the other is open to
any area of Quantum Information Science that aligns with the needs of the Physics Department (theoretical or experimental).

Senior
candidates are encouraged to apply for our Governor's Chair position (separate search). UTC is also in the process of hiring Research
Faculty to support our Quantum Center. The UTCQC is an integral part of the rapidly emerging quantum techno-economic ecosystem in
Chattanooga that includes the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative (CQC). UTC's focus is on
use-inspired R&D in QISE and on offering QISE educational programs at all
levels.

Qualifications:

Tenure-Track Position Description:

• Educational Requirement:
  A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field, completed by the start date.
• Research Experience: Postdoctoral research experience
  is strongly preferred.
• Teaching Experience: Prior teaching experience is advantageous.
• Assistant or Associate: level at
  hire is negotiable, based on experience.
• Teaching: Deliver a broad range of QISE and general physics courses at the undergraduate
  and graduate level.
• Research: Establish and maintain a productive research program involving both undergraduate and graduate
  students. Opportunities for collaboration exist within the campus community, including the UTC Quantum Center, and with external institutions such as Oak Ridge National
  Laboratory and the CQC.
• Instructional Modalities: Engage in various teaching methods, including online instruction, to support
  UTC's strategic goals.

Application Instructions:

Application Process:

Applicants
must submit a single PDF file electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Site. The PDF file should be named in the format "First name
Last name Application" (e.g., Jane Smith Application) and must include:

• A letter of interest.
• Current curriculum vitae
  (include names, titles, and email addresses for three professional references on the last page).
• Undergraduate and graduate
  transcripts.
• A one-page statement of teaching philosophy.
• A description of research interests, including research
  opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students (no more than three pages).

Complete applications received by September 8, 2026, will receive full consideration. Review of applications will
continue until the positions are filled.

Department Highlights:

• Faculty Composition: The department comprises 8 faculty
  members and 3 staff.
• Student Body: Approximately 30 physics majors enrolled across four academic tracks (Physics, Biophysics, Quantum,
  and STEM Education).
• Experiential Learning: Renowned for high-quality undergraduate education and research opportunities and
  a nationally-recognized chapter in the Society of Physics Students.
• Quantum Network Infrastructure: UTC is distinguished as the
  first university globally to have a permanent node on a commercial fiber-optic metro-scale quantum network infrastructure in downtown
  Chattanooga.

For more information about the department and its programs, please visit the Department of Physics and
Astronomy | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

For inquiries regarding the position, please contact the department at CHPH@utc.edu.

About the University and the City of Chattanooga:

The
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee's largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for
metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding
teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs-at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and
Chattanooga-nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation-are inextricably linked, and the
University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences;
Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; Nursing; and the Honors College are home to an array
of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus,
and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with
access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities
across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.

From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation
for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real
impact.