Tenure Track Faculty Position in Astronomy/Astrophysics
DEADLINE DEC 1 2013
The Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy invites
applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor
level to begin in Fall, 2014. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree
in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field, and must be able to teach
effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching
load in the department is 1 course each semester (1+1). The potential
to initiate a strong research program is essential. Important assets
include post-doctoral experience and a coherent research plan capable
of attracting external funding. While all applications will be
considered, preference will be given to theorists. Current research
interests of our astronomy and astrophysics group include: supernovae,
astrophysical atmospheres, stellar and nebular abundances, galactic
chemical evolution, AGN, cosmology, gravitational lensing and galaxy
clusters, and exoplanets and debris disks. For further information
about our department see http://www.nhn.ou.edu or contact the
search
committee chair, Eddie Baron. To apply please send application
materials electronically to astrosearch@nhn.ou.edu. Alternatively,
application materials may be sent by regular mail to Eddie Baron,
Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of
Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019; however, electronic submission is strongly
encouraged. Initial screening of applicants will begin on December 1,
2013, and continue until the position is filled. Complete applications
will consist of a cover letter, vitae including publications, a
description of research and teaching goals and interests, and three
confidential letters of recommendation sent
separately. The University
of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.