Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Department of Physics and Astronomy in Nevada
03.11.2026
Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Department of Physics and Astronomy in Nevada
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Department of Physics and Astronomy [R0153783]. The successful tenure-track faculty candidate will be expected to establish and sustain an independently funded research program characterized by creativity and vision in astronomy and astrophysics. All areas of astronomy and astrophysics will be considered, including observational, theoretical, computational, and instrumentation-based research, and the successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching, as well as to the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on December 1, 2026.