Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 49,260 - 174,490; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Physics Professor to teach courses on the laws of matter and energy. Responsibilities include maintaining student records, preparing lectures on topics such as quantum mechanics, and performing administrative duties. The ideal candidate must possess skills in instructing, science, and effective communication. A strong proficiency with tools like MATLAB, Microsoft Office, and a conscious understanding of educational requirements for the role are essential for success in this position. Competitive salary reflects market standards.

Qualifications

• Teaching others how to do something.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Selecting and using instructional methods appropriate for learning.
• Communicating effectively in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on quantum mechanics and optics.
• Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• Initiate and facilitate classroom discussions.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi, and handouts.

Skills

Instructing

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Science

Learning Strategies

Writing

Education

Education needed to be a Physics Professor

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web browser software

Email software

MATLAB

Google Docs

Blackboard Learn

Job description

Physics Professor

Position Description: Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy, including both teaching and research responsibilities.

Daily Responsibilities

• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as quantum mechanics, particle physics, and optics.
• Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Required Skills

• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Related Job Titles

• Mathematics Professor
• Nuclear Physics Teacher
• Atomic Physics Teacher
• Aerodynamics Professor
• Adjunct Instructor

Salary Range

The salary for Physics Professors ranges between about $49,260 and $174,490 per year. The highest salaries are found in California, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Email software
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Google Docs
• Computer aided design CAD software
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• C
• Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Blackboard Learn
• Learning management system LMS
• iParadigms Turnitin
• DOC Cop

Education Required

Education needed to be a Physics Professor.