The Department of Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science at Missouri State University seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in astronomy. A Ph.D. in astronomy or a closely-related field is required. We seek an astronomer with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research projects.
Duties will include teaching undergraduate astronomy courses; beginning or maintaining a research program which can involve undergraduate students and make use of our local observatory with 0.4- and 0.36-m telescopes including CCD systems; and appropriate service.
Apply online at http://www.missouristate.edu/academicopenings with curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching and research statements, and names of three references. For more information about the Department, visit http://physics.missouristate.edu/ or http://physics.missouristate.edu/Astronomy.htm.
E-mail inquiries can be made to MikeReed@MissouriState.edu.
Missouri State University is located in Springfield, Missouri. Review of applications will begin October 15, and continue until December 15, or until the position is filled. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Missouri State University is an EO/AA Employer.
