Arts and Sciences Faculty Positions Notice
The Department of Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences (APS) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 2012. The search is open to all areas of astrophysics. We are particularly interested in candidates working in observational astronomy, theoretical and computational astrophysics, and extrasolar planetary systems.
The APS department is affiliated with several research centers and institutes (CASA, JILA, LASP) and offers a diverse set of resources for teaching and research, including access to observational, instrumental, and theoretical facilities. CU is a member of the ARC 3.5-meter telescope at Apache Point Observatory and the CCAT 25-meter project. We also have excellent facilities for development of space-borne and ground-based hardware. This position requires a commitment to teaching in our undergraduate and graduate programs and the ability to develop and conduct an independent research program.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a short description of research and teaching interests. Please include the names and contact information for three persons who can be contacted for references. Please submit applications electronically to: https://www.jobsatcu.com, to posting #814540.
We will begin considering applications on December 1, 2011, and we will accept applications until the position is filled. The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/ for full job description.