Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Astronomy/Astrophysics

Central Michigan University; Michigan; Sur place; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Physics at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting in Fall 2027. We are seeking an astronomer or astrophysicist whose research complements our department's mission and leverages ground-based or space-based observatories and large survey datasets.

The teaching load includes undergraduate and graduate astronomy and physics courses, with access to the Brooks Astronomical Observatory for lab components.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related field.
• Potential to develop an externally funded research program.
• Commitment to mentoring and teaching.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong publication record and postdoctoral research experience.
• Ability to teach graduate level astronomy/astrophysics courses.
• Record of contributing to successful proposals for funding or the use of research facilities.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate and graduate astronomy and physics courses.
• Develop an externally funded research program using ground-based or space-based observatories or large data sets.
• Involve undergraduate and graduate students in research.

Connaissances

Mentoring

Teaching

Formation

Ph.D. in astronomy/astrophysics

Description du poste

The Department of Physics at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting in Fall 2027. We are seeking an astronomer or astrophysicist with research focused on areas of theoretical, computational or observational astronomy that would complement the research and educational mission of the department.

The teaching component of the position involves undergraduate and graduate astronomy and physics courses. Lab components of the astronomy courses include the use of our on-campus Brooks Astronomical Observatory, which features a 16-inch Cassegrain reflector as its principal telescope.

The new faculty member will be expected to develop an externally funded research program at CMU that will involve the use of ground-based or space-based observatories, including opportunities associated with leveraging large datasets from comprehensive observational surveys, or whose computational or theoretical work applies to current topics in astronomy and astrophysics. We are especially interested in applicants who can involve undergraduate and graduate students in research.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related field.
• Potential to develop an externally funded research program.
• Commitment to mentoring and teaching.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong publication record and postdoctoral research experience.
• Ability to teach graduate level astronomy/astrophysics courses.
• Record of contributing to successful proposals for funding or the use of research facilities.

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