Physics Professor

20 hours ago

Washington DC United States Course Advisor Full time

All About Physics Postsecondary Professors

Position Description : Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

What Do Physics Postsecondary Professors Do On a Daily Basis?
  • 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.
Skills Required

These are the skills Physics Postsecondary Professors say are the most useful in their careers:

  • 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
Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 17,600 jobs for Physics Professor in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.2%, which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,800 new jobs for Physics Professor by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 1,600 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Physics Professor are Utah, Colorado, and Washington . Watch out if you plan on working in Wyoming, Vermont, or South Dakota . These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary Information

The salary for Physics Postsecondary Professors ranges between about $49,260 and $174,490 a year. Physics Postsecondary Professors who work in California, Rhode Island, or New Hampshire make the highest salaries.

Tools and Technologies

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Physics Postsecondary Professors may use on a daily basis:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • 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
  • Learning management system LMS
  • iParadigms Turnitin
  • DOC Cop
Becoming a Physics Professor

Education needed to be a Physics Professor:

Work Experience Requirements

What work experience do I need to become a Physics Professor?

Work Environments

Below are examples of industries where Physics Postsecondary Professors work:

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