Overview
The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for two Instructional Assistant Professor (IAP) appointments starting in August 2024. A Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field will be required by the start of employment. The department is committed to effective undergraduate teaching. Experience in evidence-based approaches to teaching physics and/or astronomy at the college level is required.
Teaching duties include up to three courses per semester. Both IAPs will teach introductory courses with opportunities to teach upper-division courses if desired. Responsibilities will also include some coordination of the associated labs and supervision of lab TAs.
- The successful candidate for the IAP Physics position will teach primarily physics courses.
- The successful candidate for the IAP Astronomy position will teach primarily astronomy courses.
Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are interested in applying for the IAP Physics, IAP Astronomy, or both positions.
Qualification
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field will be required by the start of employment. The department is committed to effective undergraduate teaching. Experience in evidence-based approaches to teaching physics and/or astronomy at the college level is required.
Application Procedures
Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are interested in applying for the IAP Physics, IAP Astronomy, or both positions.
The successful applicant is expected to be an integral part of the department and participate in service to the department, university, and the wider community. Service opportunities include outreach activities, mentoring graduate teaching assistants, and building student community through undergraduate advising, mentorship, and student clubs. Professional development opportunities include facilitating and attending Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) workshops, applying for university and/or external grants to redesign courses and their labs, and attending regional and national conferences and workshops focused on teaching.
Interested parties should apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu. The application should include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and teaching statement. The teaching statement should describe a plan for implementing effective techniques in undergraduate teaching and promoting the success of students from all backgrounds. Two letters of recommendation are required for each applicant. Applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established or until the position is filled. Applications from underrepresented groups in physics are strongly encouraged. The department is committed to increasing diversity in the field.
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.