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Visiting Assistant Professor of Astronomy

Employer
Smith College
Location
Northampton, MA
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Science & Technology, Physical Sciences
Position Type
Assistant Professor
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Visiting Assistant Professor of Astronomy

Location:
Northampton, MA
Open Date:
Nov 19, 2024
Description:

 The Department of Astronomy at Smith College invites applications for a one-year, benefits eligible position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2025.  Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts. Teaching responsibilities will include five undergraduate astronomy classes. These courses include an introductory-level survey class, a 2nd-year course on stellar structure, one or two intermediate-level courses, and/or topical courses directly related to the candidate’s field of specialization.Integration of course materials with hands-on research experience is highly valued . Familiarity with small optical telescopes is desirable. Candidates from groups underrepresented in Astronomy are encouraged to apply  A Ph.D. in Astronomy or related field is expected by the time of appointment.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts.  A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. There will be ample opportunities, but no requirement, to engage in research in collaboration with Five College Astronomy Department faculty, students, and postdocs, including competitive access to the 50-meter Large Millimeter Telescope in Mexico and the 1.83-meter Perkins Telescope Observatory in Arizona. Details about the Department of Astronomy may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/astronomy.

 

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty.  The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination. 


Application Instructions:

Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/159386 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a sample syllabus for an intermediate-level topical seminar, diversity/inclusion statement and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on Feb. 1, 2025. 


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

 

 

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Working at Smith College 

Founded in 1871, Smith College is the nation's largest liberal arts college for women. The reputation of the College as one of the finest in the country holds strong because of the dedicated work of our staff, faculty, and administration. We are a diverse group bringing to our community different talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strength arises from this diversity and is sustained by a community value of providing an outstanding educational environment for our nearly 2,700 students. Smith College is located in Northampton, a lively town of 30,000 in the Connecticut River valley of western Massachusetts.

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