Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Professor - Physics and Astronomy

Applications must demonstrate evidence of proficiency in the field of radio astronomy. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Astronomy and Physics, supervise masters and doctoral students (including comprehensive exams), and contribute to core, required undergraduate and graduate courses.

For best consideration, all required
application materials must be received by December 1, 2025. We will only
consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee Chair,
Greg Taylor, gbtaylor@unm.edu, and
department chair Rich Rand, rjr@unm.edu. Inquiries
about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator,
Julie Morrison, jmorriso@unm.edu. The
University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply.

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is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest
Research Activity Institution, and is a federally designated Hispanic Serving
Institution. New Mexico is a majority minority state and UNM's student
population is among the most diverse in the country. Our campus
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Minimum Qualifications:

1. PhD in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science or a related field by date of appointment.

2. At least 3 years of experience with radio astronomy science and/or instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, or teaching potential as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter and references.

2. Demonstrated ability to develop a research program and publications as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter, publication record, and research statement.

3. Demonstrated strength in leadership as evidenced through the submitted CV, references and research statement.

4. Ability to mentor students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels as evidenced through the submitted cover letter, CV and publication record.

5. Potential to contribute to strengths of the department such as the LWA project, the VLA, the VLBA and the ngVLA project as evidenced through the submitted cover letter, CV and publication record.

6. Ability or potential for obtaining extramural funding to support research and teaching as evidenced through the submitted CV, cover letter, and awards or fellowships obtained.

7. A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities as evidenced through the submitted CV and cover letter.

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