Visiting Assistant Professor in Astronomy

The Astronomy Department at Indiana University invites applications from qualified individuals for a Visiting Assistant Professor position, starting in Fall 2017.  This is a two-year position.  Applicant should have a PhD or equivalent in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Physics.  Previous teaching experience is strongly preferred but not a requirement.  Our department offers BS, BA, and PhD degree programs, as well as a variety of introductory courses for non-majors.  The teaching responsibility in this position is two courses per semester, and can consist of offerings at any level in our curriculum.  The search is open to applicants from any area of astronomy or astrophysics; we are particularly interested in candidates whose research complements and enhances current department strengths and who are committed to effective classroom teaching.  The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate fully in the scholarly life of the department and will have access to all available research facilities.   Please see http://www.astro.indiana.edu for more information about the department.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and statements describing their teaching experience and interests and their research interests to [email protected].  In addition, each applicant should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by the deadline to the above address. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.  For full consideration, completed applications should be received by 13 February 2017.