Permanent Faculty Position in Astronomy/Astrophysics

The Department of Physics and Space Sciences at the Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a permanent faculty position that preferably will begin in January 2013. This position may be at any rank, assistant through full professor. Preference will be given to candidates with observational or theoretical expertise in stellar, exoplanet and/or planetary astronomy/astrophysics. The successful candidate will have guaranteed access to the Ortega telescope in Florida and the SARA facilities at Kitt Peak and Cerro Tololo. Candidates with experience in astronomical instrumentation are particularly encouraged. Florida Tech is located on the eastern coast of central Florida, just south of the Kennedy Space Center. Information about the Department and current research activity in astronomy/astrophysics can be found at http://cos.fit.edu/pss/ and http://astro.fit.edu, respectively. To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, statement of research and teaching experience and interests, and the names of at least three references to searchpss@fit.edu or via regular mail to Faculty Search Committee, Dept. of Physics and Space Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne FL 32901, USA. The review of applications will begin on August 1, however applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Florida Tech is an equal opportunity employer.