University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
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 December 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.
About the University of Mississippi & Oxford, Mississippi
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.
Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.