Tenure-Track Assistant Professor The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas
invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor
level, expected to begin August 18, 2008. The successful candidate is
expected to have: a Ph.D. in Astronomy or Astrophysics by the start
date of the appointment, and a demonstrated record for research in the
observational study of galaxies and/or the extragalactic universe that
will complement ongoing research efforts in astronomy and astrophysics
within the department; for full position description, see: http://www2.ku.edu/~clas/employment/.
Currently eight faculty are involved in some aspect of astrophysics
research, including astrobiology, galactic astronomy, plasma astrophysics,
cosmology, and astroparticle physics. KU has a 40% share of the ULTRA
1-meter telescope operated remotely on Mt. Laguna outside San Diego.
Faculty are expected to develop strong, externally-funded research programs
that involve undergraduate and graduate students. Successful applicants
are expected to demonstrate a commitment to quality teaching at all
levels. Salary is competitive with those at other research universities.
To apply, send a cover letter, CV, and statements of research and teaching
interests and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Prof.
Stephen Sanders, Chair, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, 1251 Wescoe
Hall Dr., 1082 Malott, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045-7582.
Electronic submissions may be sent to phsxfacsearch@ku.edu.
Upon receipt of materials, instructions will be sent for completing
required sections of the Faculty and Academic Staff Applicant Data Form.
Initial review of applications begins January 15, 2008 and will continue
until the position is filled. We particularly encourage applications
from women and minority candidates. EO/AA Employer.
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