The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Physical Acoustics for the Fall of 2025. We seek candidates from any area of physical acoustics that complements or diversifies the research interests of our department. The Department has a well-established legacy in physical acoustics and is associated with the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) on the University of Mississippi campus. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for a secondary affiliation with the Center, which has strong ties in the international acoustics community. Current research efforts include biomedical and physical ultrasonics, ocean acoustics, atmospheric acoustics, infrasonics, acoustic metamaterials, acousto-fluidics and related areas including fluid dynamics, material evaluation, and aeroacoustics. Candidates are expected to develop a research program capable of supporting and leading graduate students to a Ph.D. A competitive startup package is available. A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is required. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the teaching and service activities of the Department and the University. Teaching duties include up to three courses a year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Interested candidates should apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu and submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and commitment to inclusive pedagogy, a detailed proposal for developing their research program, and the names of three references who can provide letters of recommendation. Inquiries can be sent to pasearch@phy.olemiss.edu or to Physical Acoustics Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Mississippi, P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677. Consideration of applications will begin on November 1, 2024, but applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established or the position is filled.
We encourage applications from candidates interested in scientific engagement with the community, including events in the recently opened STEM education building, the Duff Center on the UM campus. Our Department’s goals are supported by the larger University of Mississippi and the College of Liberal Arts’ strategic commitment to access and opportunity. The University of Mississippi embraces a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive community that does not treat individuals differently based on their identities including on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.