Assistant Professor - Astronomy

The Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy is currently recruiting applicants for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics or a closely related field with preference given to those working in the area of observational astronomy. Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and should be able to teach astronomy and physics in both classroom and laboratory environments at all levels of the curriculum. Teaching duties typically include three lecture courses per semester and the supervision of undergraduate laboratories. The successful candidate will be able to develop and maintain a research program at the SFA Observatory that can engage and enrich the research opportunities available for our students. This is a 11-month appointment that includes duties as observatory director. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a publication list), teaching philosophy, research plan, list of references and unofficial transcripts. Candidates must apply at careers.sfasu.edu.​