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Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Astrophysics, Space or Plasma Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Position Number: 6440973
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Science - Astronomy and Astrophysics

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Astrophysics, Space or Plasma Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy

Location: Waco, Tx
Open Date: Aug 04, 2025
Deadline: Oct 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the Assistant Professor level effective Fall 2026. We are searching for a collaborative faculty member with research experience in all areas of Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, Complex Plasma Physics, or Space Physics. The specific area of investigation is open, but Baylor's current Astronomy and Astrophyscis research includes compact objects, transients, observational and theoretical cosmology, stellar evolution and populations, dusty plasmas, proto-planetary disks, and space and astrophysical plasmas.

For more information about the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Physics and Astronomy, please visit these links: baylor.edu/artsandsciences; physics.artsandsciences.baylor.edu.

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Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field, by the time of appointment. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Candidates must have a sustained record of research productivity. Successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain an externally-funded program of research and contribute to our doctoral program, physics.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/graduate/graduate-programs.

We prefer candidates who can demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:

teaching undergraduate courses, including non-major classes;
collaborative research experience;
developing undergraduate research projects;
and/or direction and supervision of undergraduate and graduate research.

Additionally, successful candidates will support the Department of Physics and Astronomy's mission and goals, physics.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/about-us/mission-statement.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/169346

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

letter of application,
statement describing research agenda and funding goals,
statement of teaching interests,
current curriculum vitae,
copy of the transcript from highest-degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application),
confidential letters of recommendaiton from three professional references,
self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.

Candidates who are invited for an on campus interview will be required to provide an official transcripts of highest degree earned. All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central time on 10/17/2025.

Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Ben Rose, Search Committee Chair, at Ben_Rose@baylor.edu.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.