Professor - Physics jobs in Mississippi

Professor - Physics teaches courses in the discipline area of physics. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Physics provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Physics typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Professor/Professor and Head
  • Mississippi State University
  • Starkville, MS FULL_TIME
  • Position Function

    Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (MSU CVM) seeks an engaging leader to serve as the next Head of the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (DCBS). The Department Head is responsible for strategic direction and oversight of the activities of the faculty, staff, and graduate students in the DCBS. The DCBS represents scientific disciplines related to health of humans, animals, and the environment, including bacteriology, biochemistry/molecular biology, metabolomics, proteomics and genomics; immunology, parasitology, pharmacology, physiology, toxicology, virology, food safety, and biostatistics.

    The DCBS is home to 18 faculty, 27 staff and 27 grad students who are engaged in research, teaching and service activities, with most faculty having a majority of their appointment focused on research. Research strengths of the department include environmental toxicology, represented by the Center for Environmental Health Sciences, aquaculture, infectious diseases, immunology, and bioanalytical chemistry. Noteworthy research activities of the department include NIH- and DoD-funded research to develop novel antidotes to neurotoxicants; the Farming for the Future Fish Innovation Lab, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (US-AID) to support research leading to development of sustainable aquaculture in Asia and Africa; and USDA-funded research to reveal the pathogenesis of emerging bacterial diseases of farmed fish, to develop vaccines and novel therapeutics to prevent infectious diseases of aquatic species and livestock, and to develop methods to prevent foodborne illnesses due to bacterial agents. The department is equipped with modern scientific equipment, including flow cytometers, mass spectrometers, fluorescent/confocal microscopes, a small animal imaging system, and lab animal/fish facilities.

    In addition to research, faculty in the DCBS are involved in the management and delivery of the first two years of the veterinary curriculum, and members of the department play key roles in a program designed to provide veterinary students with a high-quality research experience in the summer. In addition, faculty in the department are actively involved in providing classes and training activities for graduate and post-doctoral students. The Head of DCBS reports to the Dean of the MSU-CVM and this is a twelve-month appointment. Incoming academic rank and tenure are based on credentials. Responsibilities include administration (50%), with the remainder being made up of professional/diagnostic service and teaching and/or research, dependent upon interest and expertise. The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of commitment to promoting faculty and student success, enhancing the department's reputation, and advancing departmental goals through dedicated leadership.

    Salary Grade

    For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

    Area Of Specialization

    Comparative Biomedical Sciences

    Anticipated Appointment Date

    March 1, 2024

    Tenure Track Status

    Tenure Track

    Essential Duties And Responsibilities

    The Department Head is responsible for leading faculty and staff in the planning, development, and implementation of the DCBS strategic plan, through management of departmental resources, directing the search for new faculty hires as needed, and mentoring and evaluating departmental faculty and staff. The Department Head also serves as a member of the CVM Leadership Team, which engages in collaborative leadership. The Department Head must commit to building community and creating a positive work environment for all departmental personnel, and recruitment and retention of excellent faculty and staff is a priority for this position.

    Minimum Qualifications

    A PhD in a relevant field, with a track record of serving as principal investigator leading an extramurally funded research program, is required.

    ABDs Or Degree Pending Considered (all But DISS)

    No

    Preferred Qualifications

    A DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree from a recognized college of veterinary medicine is advantageous but not required. Experience conducting research related to the noted strengths of the department and/or One Health in a land grant institution is desired. Administrative experience managing and evaluating people working in a scientific and/or academic setting, are advantageous qualifications. Demonstrated commitment to fostering career development of junior faculty, postdoctoral research associates, and graduate students is highly desired.

    Instructions For Applying

    Applicants must apply online at https://www.msujobs.msstate.edu by submitting a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references. Questions should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Amelia Woolums: amelia.woolums@msstate.edu.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
  • Mississippi State University
  • Starkville, MS FULL_TIME
  • Position FunctionCelebrating its 50th Anniversary, the School of Architecture at Mississippi State University invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ or Full Professor
  • Mississippi State University
  • Stoneville, MS FULL_TIME
  • Position FunctionThis is a 12- month, tenure track position with a 65% Extension and 35% MAFES research appointment with Mississippi State University located at the Delta Research and Extension Center...
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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor
  • Mississippi State University
  • Starkville, MS FULL_TIME
  • Position FunctionThe Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applicants for 2 tenure-track/tenured positions at the rank of As...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Greenville AP Physics Tutor
  • Varsity Tutors
  • Greenville, MS FULL_TIME
  • Greenville AP Physics Tutor Jobs The Varsity Tutors platform has thousands of students looking for online AP Physics tutors nationally and in Greenville. As a tutor who uses the Varsity Tutors platfor...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Columbus College Physics Tutor
  • Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
  • Columbus, MS FULL_TIME
  • Columbus College Physics Tutor JobsThe Varsity Tutors platform has thousands of students looking for online College Physics tutors nationally and in Columbus. As a tutor who uses the Varsity Tutors pl...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Physics
  • University at Buffalo
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Position Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Physics Posting Number: F230147 Employer: State FTE: 1.00 Po...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Physics
  • University of Buffalo
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Position Title Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Physics Department Physics Posting Number F230147 Posting Lin...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chemistry/Physical Sciences Instructor
  • River Parishes Community College
  • Gonzales, LA
  • Job Description Job Description APPOINTMENT Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice C...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Science Teacher
  • Arkansas Department of Education
  • Smackover, AR
  • 9th - 12th Grade Science Teacher Job Description Title: Teacher Qualifications: As determined by the Arkansas Department...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School/College Administration
  • BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • Berkshire Community College offers the following career opportunities to bold academic leaders who want to become part o...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lecturer/Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor - Physics
  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
  • Greensboro, NC
  • Posting Details Classification Information Classification Type EHRA Position Overview Primary Purpose of Position The De...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant or Associate Professor, Physics Department, Starting August 2024
  • American University
  • Washington, DC
  • The Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-tim...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Science Teacher - VHS
  • Vineland Board of Education
  • Vineland, NJ
  • Physical Science Teacher - VHS Salary is based upon established guide Application deadline is May 15, 2024. The successf...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Mississippi is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama, to the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico; and to the west, across the Mississippi River, by Louisiana and Arkansas. In addition to its namesake, major rivers in Mississippi include the Big Black River, the Pearl River, the Yazoo River, the Pascagoula River, and the Tombigbee River. Major lakes include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake, and Grenada Lake with the largest lake being Sardis Lake. Mississippi is entirely composed of lowlands, the highest point being Woodall Mountai...
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Income Estimation for Professor - Physics jobs
$78,743 to $170,719

Professor - Physics in Bloomington, IN
Nath’s work has inspired experiments at particle physics laboratories around the world.
February 03, 2020
Professor - Physics in New Brunswick, NJ
You should begin with a bachelor’s degree in physics or a similar scientific area, then work on your master’s degree and perhaps your doctorate of philosophy (PhD) as well.
February 13, 2020
Professor - Physics in Anderson, IN
A member of The Hadronic Physics Group in the Laboratory for Nuclear Science, his research was in intermediate energy physics, including nuclear and particle physics, with an emphasis on studying the basic structure of matter.
December 14, 2019
Aron Bernstein, professor emeritus of physics and longtime anti-nuclear proliferation activist, died on Jan.
December 19, 2019