What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Physics position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload the
following documents:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV) (including a publication list)
Teaching statement
Research statement
Unofficial graduate transcripts
Contact information for three references
Review of
applications will begin on November 17, 2025, and continue until the position
is filled.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The
University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The
University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time,
nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics in the School
of Mathematics and Natural Sciences within the College of Arts and
Sciences, to begin August 2026. We seek a dynamic scholar with demonstrative excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship, who will
actively contribute to the continued growth of the School’s
research and graduate programs.
The
successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous,
externally-funded research program, contribute to high-quality
instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in collaborative,
interdisciplinary research in theoretical/computational physics aligned
with the University’s expanding R1
research profile.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct original, high-impact research and pursue sustained external funding.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physics and related areas.
- Supervise and mentor undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students.
- Contribute to curriculum innovation and the development of new interdisciplinary programs.
- Participate actively in service at the School, College, and University levels.
- Foster a collegial and inclusive academic environment that promotes student success and research excellence.
- Performs other duties as assigned.