TT at SUNY College at Oneonta

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the State University of New York College at Oneonta invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Astronomy commencing in August 2011. Expectations include instruction, research, student advisement and college service. Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm and credentials for teaching astronomy at all undergraduate levels for students with a wide range of abilities; significant experience with telescope and planetarium operations; ability to teach introductory and upper-level physics courses; inclusion of undergraduate students in research projects in astronomy; experience with diverse populations or inclusive pedagogies. The department has impressive astronomy infrastructure including New York State’s largest reflecting telescope (40” JMI) and a planetarium with an Evans and Sutherland Projection System. The department currently has six full-time faculty and supports approximately 70 students with a Physics Major, an Adolescence Education Physics Major, an active 3-2 Engineering Program, and Astronomy and Energy Minors.

To apply, go to http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=21521. Upload cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of interest in and qualifications for the position, and scanned copies of graduate transcript(s). Please have three professional references send letters to: Dr. Hugh Gallagher, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, 120E Physical Science Building, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820. Review of applications will begin immediately.