TENURE-TRACK PROFESSOR IN ASTRONOMY 

Harvard University 

Faculty of Arts and Sciences 

Department of Astronomy 

Cambridge, MA 

Description: The Department of Astronomy seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor in any subfield of  Astronomy and Astrophysics. The appointment is expected to begin in July 2024. The person hired will join the  Department of Astronomy and the Harvard College Observatory as part of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard &  Smithsonian. The tenure-track professor will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, for  conducting a vibrant and collaborative research program, for the advising and mentorship of junior scientists, and for  contributing broadly to the scientific atmosphere of our department and the CfA. The department views inclusiveness  and excellence as interconnected in the work of its faculty, and we therefore seek candidates who are committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational and research environment 

Basic Qualifications: Doctorate or terminal degree in Astronomy, Physics, or related discipline required by the time the  appointment begins. 

Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated strong record of, or commitment to, teaching. advising, and broadening  institutional diversity is desired. 

Special Instructions: Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https:// academicpositions.harvard.edu). Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 13, 2023; applications will be  reviewed until the position is filled.  

1. Cover letter 

2. Curriculum Vitae 

3. Teaching/advising statement (describing teaching philosophy and practices) 

4. Research statement 

5. Statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas. 

6. Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter  of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are  required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. At least one  letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral  advisor.