From: Jason Jackiewicz

The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Department of Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Solar/Stellar astrophysics beginning August 2010. We expect that this appointment will be filled at the level of Assistant Professor, but appointment at the Associate Professor level may be possible in exceptional cases. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or a closely related field. Candidates with a demonstrable research record in fields associated with work done at the National Solar Observatory (NSO) are encouraged to apply. Example fields include solar/stellar structure and dynamics, solar activity, space weather, spectropolarimetry, MHD, and the solar-stellar connection. See the NSO Long Range Plan FY2009-2013 for further details. Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in solar or stellar pulsations and also high-resolution solar observations and their interpretation. The successful candidate will ideally provide evidence of their ability to deliver high quality instruction at the graduate and undergraduate levels, a sustained external research funding record, and experience as an adviser to MS and PhD students.

The department is involved in a wide range of astronomical research. We also benefit from membership in the Astrophysical Research Consortium (ARC) and its Apache Point Observatory (APO) 3.5-meter telescope. The department operates its own 1-meter telescope at APO, is a member of the Sloan III project, and is a user of numerous ground based observatories and NASA scientific satellites. Additional department information can be found here.

NMSU serves a diverse undergraduate and graduate population of 18,500 students. Located in Las Cruces (the state’s second largest city), NMSU is within driving distance of: the Apache Point Observatory, the National Solar Observatory, the NRAO Very Large Array, the McDonald Observatory, and Kitt Peak National Observatory.

To be considered for this position, send a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests and plans (including a discussion of anticipated research directions over the next five years), a brief description of teaching experience and philosophy, and a curriculum vitae to:

Dr. Bernard McNamara
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Astronomy
New Mexico State University, MSC 4500
1320 Frenger St.
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001

Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to the above address. Review of completed applications will begin January 1st, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled or closed. Questions can be addressed to: astfaculty@nmsu.edu or (575) 646-4438.

New Mexico State University is an EEO/AA Employer. Offer of employment contingent upon verification of individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States. All positions are contingent upon availability of funding.