coordinating astronomy laboratories. Additional responsibilities may include overseeing the Physics Department's programs in undergraduate research, and organizing and participating in outreach events. Emory's facilities include a Zeiss Skymaster planetarium, an on-site 24" telescope, and a 25-foot diameter radio telescope.
This is a career-track position with full faculty governance rights and responsibilities, competitive salary and benefits, with potential for regular term renewal and promotion through the teaching track ranks. The candidate will join a cohesive group of tenure- (18) and teaching-track (4) faculty in our department. The candidate will be committed to excelling professionally in a department of supportive colleagues who believe that excellence is achieved both individually and collectively. Our faculty, staff, and students contribute to a thriving community of educators and scholars and seek colleagues who are dedicated to joining us in this mission. To find out more about our department and our facilities, please see our web page at http://www.physics.emory.edu/
Qualifications:
A PhD in Physics or Astronomy is preferred, but the candidate may hold a PhD in a closely related field with substantial experience in related areas. The successful candidate will ideally have a demonstrated track record of directing undergraduate research and success in teaching at the undergraduate level.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a teaching statement, a statement describing proposed research in Astronomy with undergraduates, and the contact information of three professional references through Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on November 15. To ensure full consideration, all materials should be received by December 10. For questions about the position, contact Dr. Erin Bonning at erin.bonning@emory.edu
