Assistant Professor of Physics

Tenure Track Position in Astrophysics or Physics

The Hofstra University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track faculty position in observational, computational or theoretical astrophysics, with a particular emphasis on computational work with large observational datasets. Computational work in other fields of physics will also be considered. The Department is looking for faculty committed to developing a vibrant research program, teaching, and working with undergraduates. In particular, the candidate must be able to involve undergraduates in research or generate advanced projects for physics majors. The Department now offers BA and BS in Physics, BS in Applied Physics and MS in Medical Physics degrees. It currently has nine faculty members with strong records in research and teaching. Hofstra University offers startup funding competitive with other research active, primarily undergraduate institutions.

The scheduled start date for this position is September 1, 2022.  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2021, and all applications received before January 3, 2022 will receive full consideration. Interested candidates should submit (1) a CV, (2) a research statement, (3) copies of up to three recent/significant publications and (4) a description of one or two potential projects for  advanced undergraduates as a single unprotected pdf file to the search committee at [email protected]. The applicant should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the email address above before January 3, 2022.  We welcome any questions about the Physics Department, startup funds, experimental facilities or the research environment at Hofstra University.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

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