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Assistant Professor in Astronomy
Job Summary
Category
Tenure and Tenure-track Faculty Positions
Institution
Harvard University
Department
Astronomy Department
Number of Positions Available
1
Duration
5+ Years
Could the duration be extended?
Yes
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Cambridge, MA
United States
Job Description
Position Description: The Department of Astronomy seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor in any
subfield of Astronomy and Astrophysics. The appointment is expected to begin in July 2025. The
person hired will join the Department of Astronomy and the Harvard College Observatory as part of the
Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. The tenure-track professor will be responsible for
teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, for conducting a vibrant and impactful research
program, for the advising and mentorship of junior scientists, and for contributing broadly to the
scientific atmosphere and inclusive climate of our department and the CfA.
Basic Qualifications: Doctorate or terminal degree in Astronomy, Physics, or related discipline required
by the time the appointment begins.
Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated strong record of, or commitment to, teaching. advising,
and service is desired.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
467
Application Details
Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal
(https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14081). Candidates are encouraged to apply by Tuesday,
November 12, 2024; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching/advising statement (describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy and practices as
well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask
questions and share their ideas)
4. Research statement
5. Service statement describing efforts to strengthen academic communities, e.g., the candidate’s
department, institution, and/or professional societies.
6. Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to
upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters
of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three
letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the
candidate’s undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor.
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed,
national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service,
pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
(https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14081). Candidates are encouraged to apply by Tuesday,
November 12, 2024; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching/advising statement (describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy and practices as
well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask
questions and share their ideas)
4. Research statement
5. Service statement describing efforts to strengthen academic communities, e.g., the candidate’s
department, institution, and/or professional societies.
6. Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to
upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters
of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three
letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the
candidate’s undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor.
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed,
national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service,
pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2024 Sep 16
Application Deadline
2024 Nov 12