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Physics Professor
Course Advisor, Manchester, New Hampshire, United States,
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 ProfessorNuclear Physics TeacherAtomic Physics TeacherAerodynamics ProfessorAdjunct InstructorJob 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 ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookEmail softwareAutodesk AutoCADThe MathWorks MATLABGoogle DocsComputer aided design CAD softwareNational Instruments LabVIEWCPractical extraction and reporting language PerlCalendar and scheduling softwareLearning management system LMSiParadigms TurnitinDOC CopBecoming 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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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 ProfessorNuclear Physics TeacherAtomic Physics TeacherAerodynamics ProfessorAdjunct InstructorJob 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 ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookEmail softwareAutodesk AutoCADThe MathWorks MATLABGoogle DocsComputer aided design CAD softwareNational Instruments LabVIEWCPractical extraction and reporting language PerlCalendar and scheduling softwareLearning management system LMSiParadigms TurnitinDOC CopBecoming 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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