Position Advertisement
TENURE-TRACK ASTRONOMY POSITION
Donna J. Schaub
University of Illoinois at Springfield
email:
dscha1@uis.edu\
Received: 14 November 2005
Using dedicated photometric and spectroscopic telescopes,
Astronomy/Physics at the University of Illinois at Springfield trains
undergraduates in stellar research. Astronomy/Physics at UIS invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin
August 16, 2006. Successful candidates must have Ph.D. in hand in
astronomy or astrophysics with an emphasis in stellar astronomy, and
optical observatory experience. Teaching expectation: a wide range of
introductory undergraduate astronomy and physics courses, including
some combination of astronomy and physics; stellar atmospheres and
interiors; galaxies; cosmology; solar system; laboratory courses in
practical astronomy, spectroscopy, and photometry; classical
mechanics; electricity and magnetism; and quantum physics. Some
previous teaching experience preferred. This position also includes a
significant public outreach component. Research using the
university's optical telescopes, together with eventual directorship
of these facilities, is also expected. The Search Committee will
begin reviewing applications December 1, 2005, and will continue until
the position is filled. Please send a letter of application including
statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, a curriculum
vitae, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three
letters of recommendation to Professor Charles Schweighauser,
Astronomy/Physics, University of Illinois at Springfield, One
University Plaza, MS HSB 314, Springfield, Illinois 62703. For more
information see our web page at
http://www.uis.edu. The University of
Illinois at Springfield is located in the state capital and is the
third campus of the University of Illinois. UIS serves approximately
4500 students in 21 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs, and is
expanding its lower-division and online course offerings. The
curriculum stresses a strong liberal arts core with outstanding
professional programs. UIS is an Affirmative Action / EOE employer.
Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
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