Tenure-Track Astronomy Professor: Research & Teaching

University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

NSHE tuition discounts

Spouse/partner tuition discounts

Job summary

University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Astronomy in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The successful candidate will establish an independently funded research program across observational, theoretical, computational, and instrumentation-based astronomy, and will teach at undergraduate and graduate levels while mentoring students.

The department welcomes applicants with a strong publication record and a commitment to inclusive excellence, and

Qualifications

• Requires a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related discipline and two years of experience.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain an independently funded research program across observational, theoretical, computational, or instrumentation-based astronomy.
• Publish in leading peer‑reviewed journals and secure external funding.
• Teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels and supervise graduate student research.
• Contribute service to the department, the university, and the profession.

Skills

Postdoctoral research

Publication record

Education

Ph.D. in Astronomy/Astrophysics or related field

Job description

University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Astronomy in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The successful candidate will establish an independently funded research program across observational, theoretical, computational, and instrumentation-based astronomy, and will teach at undergraduate and graduate levels while mentoring students.

The department welcomes applicants with a strong publication record and a commitment to inclusive excellence, and