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Assistant Professor - Astrophysics and Planetary Science

Villanova University  ·  Astrophysics and Planetary Science  ·  Villanova, PA
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackPhysics

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Assistant Professor - Astrophysics and Planetary Science To apply to this position, click on the Apply for this Job button below. If you have questions about the application process, please refer to the Applicant FAQ link on the sidebar. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. Documents

which cannot be submitted through this site should be submitted directly to kathleen.demara@villanova.eduAll applications are to include:• Application letter.• Current and complete curriculum vitae.• Statement of Teaching Philosophy• Research Plan• Unofficial Academic Transcripts• Contact information for at least three references who will receive a secure email link to upload confidential Posting Details Do you have

questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ’s. Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20241139F Position Title: Assistant Professor - Astrophysics and Planetary Science Position Type: Faculty Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/9-months Department: 182-Astronomy and Planetary Science Position Summary: The

Department of Astrophysics & Planetary Science at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2025. We seek highly qualified candidates in theoretical and/or observational Astrophysics or Planetary Science, who will enhance the research directions and existing expertise in the Department. Applicants who demonstrate an outstanding track

record of independent research skills in the fields of Stellar Astrophysics, Planets (both inside and outside the solar system), Space Weather, or Astrobiology are particularly encouraged. In their Research Plan, applicants should indicate how their specific research interests complement and/or expand the general research directions of the Department. Applicants must be strongly committed to the teacher-scholar model

within a Liberal Arts & Sciences environment in a primarily undergraduate institution. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high potential for initiating and maintaining an active and productive research program at Villanova involving undergraduate students, and the ability to attract external funding. Villanova University is located in a suburban setting 12 miles from downtown Philadelphia, PA. The Department

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