Assistant Professor of Astronomy

Assistant Professor of Astronomy

 

Whitman College

 

Assistant Professor of Astronomy

 

Located in the historic community of Walla Walla, Whitman's beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, along with a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

 

The Department of Astronomy seeks applicants for a tenure-track position beginning August 2023 at the rank of assistant professor. Area of research open, with preference given to those able to teach Observational Astronomy. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the start of the position.

 

The successful candidate will offer courses at all levels of the Astronomy curriculum as well as courses that contribute to the College's general education requirements. The ability to guide student research projects is expected. The standard annual teaching load is five courses. The College provides a generous pre-tenure sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching.

 

Whitman College is committed to cultivating an inclusive learning community. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and articulate how their classroom and scholarly practices work to advance antiracism in the learning environment.

 

This statement can be included in the cover letter or the teaching statement. In their cover letter, candidates should address their interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction.

 

To apply, go to https://whitman.bamboohr.com/careers/246. BambooHR will prompt you to submit all of the required materials: a letter of application; separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly/performance agenda; curriculum vitae; contact information for three references; graduate transcripts; and evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction.

 

Review of applications will begin on January 17, 2023.

 

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an EEO employer.

 

Salary Range: $73,000-$82,000

 

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

 

Medical/Dental/Vision insurances; basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met; Tuition Remission for Dependent Children (conditions apply); employee tuition waiver for one Whitman course per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program.

 

After two semesters of teaching, tenure-track faculty are also eligible for paid family leave and paid short-term disability. New faculty receive reimbursement for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation and are compensated $1,500 for attending a required New Faculty Orientation.

 

For full application instructions and position description, visit https://apptrkr.com/3810162