Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Tenure-track position available August 16, 2013.Responsibilities: teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physics and astronomy; conduct and disseminate research and actively seek external funding to support this research; supervise undergraduate and graduate student research activities; participate in service activities appropriate for a tenure-track position.
Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in astronomy or astrophysics completed by the time of application; one year teaching experience at the college level which may include typical graduate assistantship assignments; effective communication skills in both the classroom and laboratory setting.
Preferred qualifications: research experience in observational astronomy.
Send letter of application, statement of goals in research, statement of goals in teaching, curriculum vitae including evidence of excellence and experience in research and teaching, copies of transcripts, and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:
Chair of Astronomy Search Committee
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
or via email to rkaitchu@bsu.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. www.bsu.eduBall State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.
