Job Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Astrophysics/Astronomy   
PIN R01628
Job Posted 11/2/2009
Job Closing Date 12/1/2009
Division/ Department Department of Physics & Astronomy
Job Group Faculty
Location Commerce, TX
Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Security Sensitive Position Yes
Major Job Duties The Assistant/Associate/Full professor is a nine-month full time faculty member with various responsibilities including teaching physics, astronomy and/or science education courses at both undergraduate and/or MS graduate level, initiating and sustaining externally funded research involving students, and service at all levels. While the preference is to hire at the Assistant Professor level, exceptionally qualified candidates will be considered for appointment at a senior level.
Minor Job Duties
Required Education and Experience An earned PhD in physics and/or astronomy with expertise in astrophysics and/or astronomy • Successful postdoctoral research experience with a strong publication record in reputable journals • Strong records and potential in obtaining external funding for research in physics and/or astronomy are required for appointment at a senior level
Preferred Education and Experience • Potential to contribute to curriculum development • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrated ability or strong potential to achieve excellence in teaching, research and service.
Comments to Applicants Tenure-Track Position
Required Documents • Faculty Application • Letter of application addressing qualification for the position, statements of teaching philosophy and research interest • Vita/Resume • Three letters of recommendations sent directly from the references • Copy of transcripts for all degrees: Official transcripts must be available before campus visit
Send Application To Dr. Bao-An Li, Bao-An_Li@Tamu-Commerce.edu, Head, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Texas A&M University-Commerce, P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, Texas 75429-3011, USA
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