Visiting Faculty Position at the University of Colorado Boulder in Solar influences on Space

Job Summary

The departments of Aerospace Engineering Sciences (AES), Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences (APS), and Physics are conducting a joint search for a three-year, fixed-term Visiting Faculty position to be rostered in one of the three departments depending on the candidate’s background and interests. It is anticipated that the position will begin in spring or summer 2022, with teaching obligations starting fall 2022.

We seek applications from candidates whose research focus will enable improvements in predictions of space weather phenomena or its effects on technological systems through advancements in satellite systems, instrumentation, observations, theory, or modeling. Applicants spanning a broad range of research areas related to solar physics, space sciences, or aerospace engineering will be considered. We have a particular interest in candidates whose research will benefit from, or contribute to, the goals of the National Solar Observatory (NSO), which is headquartered at the University of Colorado Boulder and operates the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope as well as the National Integrated Synoptic Program that provides operational space weather data to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. While the general focus of the position relates to the processes that create and control space weather conditions, a research focus on long- or short-term solar influences on the earth’s space environment (including magnetosphere, ionosphere, thermosphere, or mesosphere) and aerospace systems (including cislunar, HEO, GEO, MEO, or LEO) is also highly valued.
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Who We Are

Founded in 1893, the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder is the second largest of seven schools and colleges at one of the nation's top public research institutions. As Colorado's flagship university, CU Boulder has selective admissions standards and a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

We seek candidates who will develop and conduct an innovative research program, who have a dedication to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and who share our commitment to supporting a diverse student population. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the Hale Collaborative Graduate Education program (COLLAGE), which uses remote learning to bring students and faculty from different campuses together for a collaborative research and classroom experience, https://nso.edu/students/collage . The visiting faculty position will have duties similar to those of other faculty members within their rostered department.

What You Should Know

The successful candidate will be appointed for a three-year term as a visiting faculty member and will report to the chair of the department that best fits the candidate’s background and interests. The appointment is not a tenured or tenure-track position. The University of Colorado Boulder recognizes that the effectiveness and creativity of an endeavor is strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. As such, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented in our field, or candidates who have demonstrated ability/interest to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusion based on the position’s responsibilities. The visiting faculty position aims to bring critical expertise into the university environment through NSO/CU research collaborations, student mentoring, and classroom teaching.

All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement . New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

What We Can Offer

Salary will be commensurate with experience; a starting salary range of $80,000 – $105,000 is expected. This salary is for a 9-month academic period. Summer month activities are at the applicant’s discretion and externally funded projects can be used as a means to cover their summer salary. A startup fund of $25,000 is available, from which up to $8,000 can be used for moving expenses. The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits for the employee or their dependents. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or expect to have completed their Ph.D. at the time of starting the appointment, in a field appropriate to their home department or program.

What You Will Need

The successful candidate would have demonstrated independent research experience in solar physics, space science, or aerospace engineering with an emphasis on space. Good communication skills and an interest in developing new methods for remote learning are desirable.

What We Would Like You To Have

Prior teaching experience will be viewed as a strength but is not required for consideration. Demonstrated research or operational experience in space weather processes or its effects on technological systems will be highly valued.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. List of publications;
4. Description of research interests and goals;
5. Teaching and mentoring plan;
6. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement describing values and goals.

Please limit each written statement to two pages or less. The teaching statement should include an assessment of which undergraduate and graduate courses in the APS, Physics, or AES curriculum you would be prepared or interested in teaching, ideas for specialized course work suitable to the remote learning environment of the COLLAGE program. The research statement should summarize research activities and the possible research projects that you are prepared to pursue / mentor. The DEI statement should communicate how you value the importance of DEI in an academic research environment as well as your goals as they relate to the CU Boulder Inclusion, Diversity, and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) plan.

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at: adacoordinator@colorado.edu. Applications submitted by December 31, 2021 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu