ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPENING PHYSICS FACULTY
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is accepting applications for a faculty position in Physics for the 2026-27 academic year. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach advanced physics courses, including University (dual credit) Physics I & II, Fluids, Thermodynamics, and Optics, Modern Physics, Descriptive Astronomy, and Electricity and Magnetism. Final teaching assignments will depend upon student needs. Because of the unique nature of MSMS and its mission, all faculty and staff members are expected to offer evening tutorials one night a week and to participate in Saturday activities twice a semester. Consult our Course Catalog for more information about the department.
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is a public, residential high school for academically gifted and talented eleventh and twelfth-grade students located on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi. The mission is "to enhance the future of Mississippi by providing innovative learning experiences in a residential environment to meet the individual needs of gifted and talented students and by providing quality educational leadership and aggressive outreach programs." All faculty, staff, and students have the responsibility to assist with accomplishing the mission.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applications, which consist of a cover letter, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, references, and MSMS's internal form, which is found on our website, will be accepted until the position is filled. All completed application packets will be acknowledged, but only selected candidates will be interviewed. Application review will begin immediately. Application materials are available for download from http://www.themsms.org or by contacting:
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science 1100 College Street, MUW-1627 Columbus, MS 39701 hr@themsms.org (662) 329-7674 THE MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER