Astro TT at Mizzou

Position Information

Position Title	Assistant Professor-9 month appointment
Work Location	Springfield Campus
Department	Physics Astronomy & Material Science
Pay Grade	Unclassified
Faculty Appointment Type	Tenure Track
Term (if applicable)	9 month
Begin Date of Appointment	08/11/2014
Exempt/Non-Exempt	Exempt
General Function	The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.
Description of Primary Duties	Duties would include teaching undergraduate astronomy and physics courses; maintaining an active funded research program, which must involve undergraduate students; using the Missouri State University Baker Observatory for research and/or student training; and appropriate service.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications	The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Additional Qualifications	Must have Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics or a closely related field.
Link to Job Description	http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm
Open Date	09/01/2013
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants	First Date of Consideration is November 4, 2013 For additional information about the department, please visit our website at http://physics.missouristate.edu/
EO/AA and Diversity Statement	Non Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Prohibited sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence. In addition, the University does not discriminate on any basis (including, but not limited to, political affiliation and sexual orientation) not related to the applicable educational requirements for students or the applicable job requirements for employees. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, (417) 836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights.
Background Check Statement	Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number	20130071FTF
Quicklink for Posting	http://jobs.missouristate.edu:80/postings/9803