Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Astronomy

The Department of Astronomy (http://mintaka.sdsu.edu) at San Diego State University (SDSU) is offering a tenure-track faculty position at the level of assistant professor to begin in Fall 2008. Currently the Department consists of seven faculty, and offers both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Astronomy. SDSU operates Mount Laguna Observatory located at an excellent site just 45 miles from campus. Presently the largest telescope is a 1 meter reflector, which is outfitted with CCD and near-IR cameras for direct imaging, and CCD Cassegrain and grism spectrographs.

We seek an astronomer with a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience with expertise in the area of extragalactic astronomy, and preference will be given to candidates whose research interests complement those of the current faculty (notably interacting binary stars, compact objects, supernovae, and stellar populations). The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a vigorous research program and to secure external funding. SDSU (www.sdsu.edu) also has a strong commitment to instruction, and the successful applicant will teach courses ranging from introductory undergraduate to graduate level.

Complete applications will include a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), a brief statement describing both the candidate's research plans and teaching experience, and three letters of reference (to be sent separately). For full consideration, these materials should arrive by December 31, 2007 at the following address:

Eric Sandquist, Search Committee Chair

Department of Astronomy

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA 92182-1221.

SDSU is a Title IX equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era).

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