Associate or Full Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Position overview
Position title: Associate, Full ProfessorApplication Window
Open date: September 7, 2023
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The newly-established Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (A&A) within the School of Physical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence, diversity, and inclusion within the faculty, staff and student body. The department invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor level. Candidates in all fields of Astronomy and Astrophysics – theoretical, observational, and experimental – are encouraged to apply to join a vibrant and supportive department committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service. Our department provides access to cutting-edge astronomical facilities and state-of-the-art research laboratories, including access and contributions to the Lick Observatory, W.M. Keck Observatory, and San Diego Supercomputer Center. We seek an outstanding scientist with innovation and leadership in research, a commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and share our departmental core values see: https://ucsd.edu/about/principles.html.
For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program at: https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/pop/index.html
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or related fields.
Record of scholarly impact and research productivity.
Record of teaching and advising students.
Evidence of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A successful candidate should have a well-articulated plan of contributing to programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences. We especially welcome candidates who have already participated in, contributed to, or created such programs, can articulate how this experience helped shape their plan, and who have a commitment to helping shape and expand the University’s diversity initiatives https://diversity.ucsd.edu . Applications should include a statement describing contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion see: https://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/diversity/contributions-to-diversity-statements.html.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. with list of publications.
Statement of Research - 5 pages or less.
Statement of Teaching - 3 pages or less.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information. A successful candidate should have a well-developed plan of contributing to programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences. We especially welcome candidates who have already participated in, contributed to, or created such programs, can articulate how this experience helped shape their plan, and who have a commitment to helping shape and expand the University’s diversity initiatives https://diversity.ucsd.edu . Applications should include a statement describing contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion see: https://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/diversity/contributions-to-diversity-statements.html.
Covid-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider faculty achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
(Optional)Institutional Reference Check - UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments with tenure or security of employment to complete, sign, and upload the entitled "Authorization to Release Form" as part of their application. Additional information is available at: https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/applicant_resources/index.html
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About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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