Tenure Track Position in Physics & Astronomy
Job Summary
Brandon MB
Canada
Job Description
Brandon University is a leader in providing high quality education in arts, sciences, education, music, and
health studies. Based in Manitoba’s second largest city in the southwest corner of the province, Brandon
University is a predominantly undergraduate institution with an enrolment of about 4000 full and part-time
students, but also offers an interdisciplinary Master’s of Science degree program in many disciplines within
science.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Brandon University invites applications for a full-time
probationary tenure-track position beginning January 1, 2025. Applications are solicited from all fields of
Physics and Astronomy and particularly from candidates with expertise in astrophysics or astronomy.
The Department often hosts graduate students from the University of Manitoba and postdoctoral fellows, and
operates a popular campus astronomical observatory with a 0.41 metre Cassegrain telescope used for
teaching and outreach, a solid-state NMR facility, and a Linux cluster. Students at Brandon University value
passion and excitement for their subjects in their professors, as well as a sincere desire for meaningful
interaction. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to B.Sc. degrees with a major in Physics 3-
year, 4-year and 4-year Honours programs, and encouraged to help the department develop an Astronomy
Minor program to meet popular student demand.
A Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy or related field at the time of application or shortly thereafter is
preferred. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to these qualifications and
are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or
professional credentials. A successful track-record of teaching and research excellence will be a significant
asset, as would a background of community and University service and a keen interest in continuing the
department’s strong tradition of public astronomy outreach at the observatory.
Compensation and Benefits
Application Details
Applications must be sent via e-mail in a single pdf file of reasonable size and include:
Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• One page statement of teaching philosophy and interest
• Two page research plan
• Citizenship or Canadian immigration status
• Names and e-mail addresses of three referees
Please submit applications directly to: Dr. Chris LeMoine, Dean of Science, Brandon University, Brandon, MB,
R7A 6A9 E-mail: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected
for interviews will be contacted. Short listed candidates will be expected to provide copies of credentials at
time of interview.