Visiting Assistant Professor

The Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science at Missouri State University seeks applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position. This is a one-year appointment for the Academic Year 2025-2026. A PhD in physics, astrophysics, or a related field is required at time of the position start. This is a teaching position: the successful candidate will teach physics and/or astronomy courses at all undergraduate levels for physics majors, other science majors, and education majors. The anticipated starting date is mid-August 2025.

Applications must be submitted online at jobs.missouristate.edu. The first date of consideration is March 10, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. A complete application must include a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, transcripts, names of three references, and a 1–2 page teaching statement. For required qualifications and application procedures, visit jobs.missouristate.edu.

Missouri State University is a metropolitan university in Springfield, Missouri serving a unique combination of urban and rural environments with a statewide mission in public affairs. The department offers a B.S. degree in physics with four tracks: Career Prep Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Materials Physics, and Teaching Prep Physics. We have approximately 60 undergraduate physics majors. We also offer an M.S. degree in Materials Science. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution. Employment will require a criminal background check at the university’s expense. Missouri State University will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.