The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Space Science (pnj121102)
The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Atmospheric and Space Sciences in the Department of Physics and the Hanson Center for Space Sciences. A strong space-based and ground-based observational program in the ionosphere and thermosphere presently enables a robust research program in space sciences. We seek to expand the program capabilities with the addition of expertise in computational modeling, solar physics and solar wind-magnetosphere interactions. The successful candidate should have a PhD in space sciences or physics with and emerging record of research accomplishment and a strong commitment to teaching, at both the undergraduate and advanced graduate level. Interest and/or experience in instrument development is a plus. Appointment will be made at the assistant or associate professor level, appropriate to the experience of the candidate.
The University of Texas at Dallas, located just north of Dallas in Richardson, Texas now has an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students. It has been designated by the State of Texas as one of seven emerging universities to be encouraged to become major research campuses.
Questions can be addressed to the chair of the search committee. P.C. Anderson at Phillip.Anderson1@utdallas.edu or 972-883-2815.
Evaluation of applications will begin immediately. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application.
The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation.
Applicants should submit their current curriculum vitae with a complete publication record, a detailed research plan, a teaching plan, and five reference letters via the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM available below.
Posted on: Nov 02, 2012
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