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Astronomy (or closely related fireld) Tenure Track Faculty Position - James Madison University

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Position/Title: Astronomy (or closely related fireld) Tenure Track Faculty Position
Institution: James Madison University

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The closing date for receipt of applications: 12/01/2008 (Application date has passed)

Job Description:

The James Madison University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2009 in the field of astronomy, space science, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will teach at all levels of the physics and astronomy curriculum, including courses for non-science majors, and is expected to establish an externally funded research program involving undergraduates. A demonstrated record of teaching physical sciences or mentoring undergraduates and an earned Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience is required.

The department has 19 full-time faculty members and ~100 students in our multi-track baccalaureate-only program. Current astronomy research in the department includes astroparticle and early universe studies, star formation, astrochemistry, and debris disks. Other departmental research areas include soft condensed matter, materials science, computational physics, and nuclear/particle physics. JMU has easy access to NRAO Charlottesville, NRAO Green Bank, and is approximately two hours from the Washington, D.C. area. In May 2005, the department moved into a new Physics and Chemistry building. In excess of $2.7M has been spent equipping this modern facility. Additional information about JMU is available online at www.jmu.edu and about the department at http://csma31.csm.jmu.edu/physics/

Applications are only accepted through web submission. For details on applying for this position, visit csm.jmu.edu/physics/html/application.html. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

JMU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

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