Physics Professor

In physics, gravity isn’t just a force of nature. It’s the law.

Physics Professors teach students about matter and energy, and how they interact. The Sherlock Holmes of universal phenomenon, Physics Professors search for evidence of where the universe came from and proof of string theory. As a Physics Professor, you spend time in the lab and in the classroom, tinkering with the forces of nature to find what makes our world tick.

In your classes, you start with basic concepts and build on from there. How gravity works, how stars form, and how tiny particles cause big reactions all find their way into your students’ notes and onto a final exam.

When you’re ready to move on to advanced concepts, the real fun begins. Physicists typically specialize in either applied or theoretical physics. The former involves hands-on experiments helping Computer Scientists build better microchips or Engineers build better bridges. The latter throws direct application to the wind and focuses solely on thought and theories — like how your students theoretically planned to study for that test.

Your class labs involve proving Newton’s laws of motion or pondering Einstein’s theory of relativity. Between classes, your university wants you dreaming up new projects of your own. Why? Because intelligent Physics Professors attract the most powerful force on the planet: money. By publishing your theories and experiments in established journals, you bring in research funds for the college and pass on the power of knowledge.