Assistant Professor of Astronomy

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,600-$97,200. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https ://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t1.pdf . The base salary range from the salary table for this position is $74,600 - $97,200. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html.

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The newly-established Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (A&A) within the School of Physical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence, diversity, and inclusion within the faculty, staff and student body. The department invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates in all fields of Astronomy and Astrophysics - theoretical, observational, and experimental - are encouraged to apply to join a vibrant and supportive department committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service. Our department provides access to cutting-edge astronomical facilities and state-of-the-art research laboratories, including access and contributions to the Lick Observatory, W. M. Keck Observatory, and San Diego Supercomputer Center. We seek outstanding scientists with innovation and leadership in research, a commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and share our departmental core values see: https://ucsd.edu/about/principles.html.

For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, visit the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program at: https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/pop/

Basic qualifications (Required at Time of Application)

Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or related fields.
Evidence of and/or demonstrated ability of scholarly impact and research productivity.
Evidence of and/or demonstrated ability to teach and advise students.
Evidence of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additional qualifications (Required at Time of Start)

A successful candidate should have a well-articulated plan of contributing to programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences. We especially welcome candidates who have already participated in, contributed to, or created such programs, can articulate how this experience helped shape their plan, and who have a commitment to helping shape and expand the University’s diversity initiatives (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/). Applications should include a statement describing contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion see:(https://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/diversity/contributions-to-diversity-statements.html.)

• 3-4 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03677

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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