The Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science at Missouri State University seeks applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position. A Ph.D. in astronomy or a closely-related field is preferred. We seek an astronomer who has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research projects.
Duties would include teaching two sections of introductory astronomy (about 100 students each) each semester and maintaining (or beginning) a research program which can involve undergraduate students and make use of our local observatory with 0.4- and 0.36-m telescopes with CCD systems.
Apply online at http://www.missouristate.edu/academicopenings with curriculum vita, cover letter, teaching and research statements, and names of three references. For more information about the Department, visit http://physics.missouristate.edu/.
E-mail inquiries to RSPatterson@MissouriState.edu. Missouri State is an EO/AA Employer. Missouri State University is located in Springfield, MO. Review of applications will begin May 22, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Employment will require a criminal background check at University Expense.
