Assistant Professor of Astrobiology

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Archive Date: 
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (tenure and tenure-track)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Small Academic
Institution/Company: 
Florida Institute of Technology
Department Name: 
Aerospace, Physics & Space Sciences
Street Line 1: 
150 West University Blvd
City: 
Melbourne
State/Province: 
FL
Zip/Postal: 
32901
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Department of Aerospace Physics and Space Sciences at Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Astrobiology with an expected start date of August 2019. Florida Tech’s astrobiology degree is one of only a few in the world, and while outstanding applicants from all fields will be considered, we are interested in candidates who are committed to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level while conducting a leading research program in astrobiology. Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. in a field related to astrobiology. Candidates working on space-based astrobiology research are especially encouraged to apply.

Information about the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences and the College of Engineering and Science can be found at https://www.fit.edu/engineering-and-science/ Interested candidates may contact Dr. Daniel Batcheldor for further information at [email protected]. To apply, send a single PDF to [email protected] containing a cover letter, CV, a statement of research experience and interests, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and contact information for at least three references. The review of applications will begin on December 1. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Florida Tech is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: 
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, March 1, 2019
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Daniel Batcheldor
Title: 
Professor and Head
Institution/Company: 
Florida Institute of Technology
Department Name: 
Aerospace, Physics & Space Sciences
Street Line 1: 
150 West University Blvd
City: 
Melbourne
State/Province: 
FL
Zip/Postal Code: 
32901
Country: 
United States of America
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
D. Batcheldor
Subject: 
Astrobiology position.