Assistant Professor, Physics (9 month appointment)

Missouri State University; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Physics for a 9-month appointment on the West Plains campus. The role includes a robust teaching load and curriculum development responsibilities. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Physics and have experience in college-level instruction, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching first and second year college physics courses.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and effective oral/written communication.
• Experience in setting up/conducting physics labs.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 15/15 credit hour load in fundamental physics courses.
• Create curriculum and complete student learning assessment reports.
• Advise students and engage in community service activities.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Curriculum Development

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Job description

Assistant Professor, Physics (9 month appointment)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The first date of consideration is May 28, 2025. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

A teaching demonstration will be included as part of applicant interviews.

Although both an Instructor and Assistant Professor position are being posted, the department will only fill one of these positions based on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

Salary: $48,000 annually

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor, Physics (9 month appointment)

Work Location

Work Location West Plains Campus

Department

Department West Plains Arts, Letters, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences

HR Home Department

HR Home Department 040310 WP INSTRUCTION

Pay Grade

Pay Grade Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type

Term (if applicable)

Term (if applicable) 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment

Begin Date of Appointment 08/11/2025

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

The successful candidate will teach a 15/15 credit hour teaching load based on student demand for fundamental physics courses. The successful candidate will also create curriculum for assigned courses, complete student learning assessment reports for each course taught, advise students, and liaise with per course and dual credit physics faculty. The successful candidate is also expected to complete university and community service activities.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook .

Additional Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Physics (or related field), or doctoral course work complete and dissertation in progress, or 30 semester hours of graduate credit in Physics in addition to the master’s degree and a minimum of three years of experience equivalent to academic service to Missouri State University-West Plains.

Candidates must have experience teaching first and second year college physics courses, including experience in setting up and conducting physics labs. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and effective oral and written communication skills; have experience with a wide-range of instructional delivery systems; be familiar with student learning assessment processes; and demonstrate involvement in professional organizations and activities.

Link to Job Description

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm

Open Date

Open Date 04/30/2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is May 28, 2025. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.

A teaching demonstration will be included as part of applicant interviews.

Although both an Instructor and Assistant Professor position are being posted, the department will only fill one of these positions based on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

Salary: $48,000 annually

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail] , 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

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  • No, I am a current per course faculty member.
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Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts - 1
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
• Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)
• Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)
• Other Documents -1
• Certificate/License-1
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness -1
• Unofficial Transcripts -2
• Unofficial Transcripts -3

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