Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Observational Extragalactic Astronomy
University of Kansas

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, expected to begin August 18, 2008. The successful candidate is expected to have: a Ph.D. in Astronomy or Astrophysics by the start date of the appointment, and a demonstrated record for research in the observational study of galaxies and/or the extragalactic universe that will complement ongoing research efforts in astronomy and astrophysics within the department; for full position description, see: http://www2.ku.edu/~clas/employment/. Currently eight faculty are involved in some aspect of astrophysics research, including astrobiology, galactic astronomy, plasma astrophysics, cosmology, and astroparticle physics. KU has a 40% share of the ULTRA 1-meter telescope operated remotely on Mt. Laguna outside San Diego. Faculty are expected to develop strong, externally-funded research programs that involve undergraduate and graduate students. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to quality teaching at all levels. Salary is competitive with those at other research universities. To apply, send a cover letter, CV, and statements of research and teaching interests and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Prof. Stephen Sanders, Chair, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, 1251 Wescoe Hall Dr., 1082 Malott, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045-7582. Electronic submissions may be sent to phsxfacsearch@ku.edu. Upon receipt of materials, instructions will be sent for completing required sections of the Faculty and Academic Staff Applicant Data Form. Initial review of applications begins January 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. We particularly encourage applications from women and minority candidates. EO/AA Employer.