Assistant Professor 046835

Assistant Professor 046835 We are searching for an experienced Assistant Professor 046835 at our Detroit campus location.
Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education.
Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.
Essential Functions (Job Duties): Teach physics and astronomy courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Establish and carry out a research program in the field of Astronomy/Astrophysics.
Obtain external research funding for your research program.
The standard teaching load is 2:2 for the academic year; however, the typical teaching load is reduced to 1:1 as long as you maintain an active research program and mentor students in research.
Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and present results at conferences.
Serve on department, college, and university committees; and participate in department activities, such as outreach and recruiting activities, as well as student-centered events.
Supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral research associates (if applicable).
Mentoring graduate students to obtain PhD degrees in astronomy/astrophysics.
Unique Duties: Qualifications: PhD degree in Physics or Astronomy with an emphasis on Astronomy/Astrophysics or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications: School/College/Division: H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science Primary Department: H1222 - Physics Employment Type: Regular Employee Job Type: Full Time Job Category: Academic/Faculty Funding/Salary Information: Compensation Type: Annual Salary Hourly Rate: Salary Minimum: TBD Salary Hire Maximum: TBD Working Conditions: Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education.
Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.
WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people.
Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Job Openings: 1 Reposted Position: No Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition) Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 046835 Background Check Requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work.
If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people.
Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.