California Institute of Technology

Faculty Position in Experimental or Theoretical Physics

Location
Pasadena, CA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Listed
September 2, 2026

About this position

The Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for faculty positions in all areas of experimental and theoretical physics. We seek highly qualified candidates with a Ph.D. in physics or a related field who are committed to careers in research, mentorship, and teaching. Consideration of applications will begin on November 1, 2026. Caltech welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is committed to a selection process that values excellence and equal opportunity. Applications should include: a curriculum vitae. a list of published and submitted papers. a research statement describing research highlights and future plans. an education statement that addresses the applicant’s thoughts on classroom and laboratory instruction, mentorship of students and postdoctoral scholars, and ways to foster an inclusive environment for the development of scholars who come to Caltech with many different perspectives and experiences. at least three letters of reference uploaded by the letter writers. Salaries for professorial faculty at Caltech fall in the range of $125 - $400k. Questions about the application process may be directed to [email protected].

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How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
Not disclosed
Physics median
$2,680/ course, n=36
California median
$10,200/ course, n=301

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