Assistant Professor-Tenure System

Michigan State University

• $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required.
  • Strong background in teaching Physics.
  • Demonstrated research experience in Physics or related area.
  • Ability to supervise and mentor students in research projects.
  • Familiarity with academic service and committee responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Teach classroom courses in Physics and related subjects.
  • Prepare course materials, including lecture notes and assignments.
  • Evaluate and grade student work and provide academic feedback.
  • Advise and mentor students on academic and research matters.
  • Conduct and oversee independent and collaborative research projects.
  • Publish research findings in academic journals.
  • Participate in university or departmental committees and administrative tasks.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development resources.
  • Collaboration opportunities within a leading research institution.
  • Potential for tenure position, offering job security.
  • Engagement with a diverse academic community.
  • Participation in university-sponsored events and initiatives.
Full Job Description
Assistant Professor-Tenure System

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Job no:
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Physics-Astronomy 10032666
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Research/Scientific, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

Position Summary

Provide classroom teaching of students in the area of Physics, and related courses. Additional responsibilities will include course preparation; reviewing and grading assignments; providing advice to individual students, as requested; conducting and supervising research; preparing and submitting research findings for publication; administrative duties potentially will include service on Department or University committees. Qualified candidates will possess Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field. Catherine Cords, Michigan State University, Department of Physics and Astronomy, 567 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI 48824. www.careers.msu.edu posting number 1168282. $104,000/yr., 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, M-F, 40 hrs/wk.

This is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Physics or a closely related field

Minimum Requirements

Qualified candidates will possess Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field

Required Application Materials

To apply for this posting, please go to www.careers.msu.edu and search for posting number 1168282.

Website

https://pa.msu.edu/

Advertised: Sep 28, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 30, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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