Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Extragalactic Astrophysics

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Archive Date: 
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (tenure and tenure-track)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of North Texas
Department Name: 
Physics
Street Line 1: 
1155 Union Circle #311427
City: 
Denton
State/Province: 
Texas
Zip/Postal: 
76203
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Department of Physics at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of extragalactic astrophysics with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2020. We seek candidates with a demonstrated potential to successfully develop an independent, externally funded research program that will complement and strengthen current research in the department. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. A Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Physics, and postdoctoral research experience, is required; both observers and theorists will be considered for the position.

Nationally, UNT is ranked in the top tier of research universities according to the Carnegie Classification (R1-Very High Research Activity). With a diverse population of over 38,000 students, UNT is one of the largest educational institutions in Texas and the most comprehensive university in the Dallas-Fort Worth/North Texas area.

For complete qualifications and application information, please visit jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/32726. Specifically, candidates must include the following with their application: 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae with a publication list, 3) a statement of research interests, 4) a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, and 5) the contact information of at least three professional references. For full consideration, applications must be received by February 15, 2020.

 

Application Deadline: 
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, May 1, 2020
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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Attention To: 
Melinda Rule
Title: 
Administrative Assistant
Institution/Company: 
University of North Texas
Department Name: 
Physics
Street Line 1: 
1155 Union Circle #311427
City: 
Denton
State/Province: 
Texas
Zip/Postal Code: 
76203
Country: 
United States of America
Phone: 
940-565-2630
FAX: 
940-565-2515
Institution/Company Job ID or Reference Code: 
F045P
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Melinda Rule
Subject: 
Tenure-Track Professor in Extragalactic Astrophysics