Overview
Assistant Professor of Astronomy
Located in the historic community of Walla Walla, Whitman’s beautiful tree-lined campus is
home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and
faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With
exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, along with a fiercely loyal and growing
number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for
academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
The Department of Astronomy seeks applicants for a tenure-track position beginning August
2023 at the rank of assistant professor. Area of research open, with preference given to those
able to teach Observational Astronomy. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the start of the
position.
The successful candidate will offer courses at all levels of the Astronomy curriculum as well as
courses that contribute to the College’s general education requirements. The ability to guide
student research projects is expected. The standard annual teaching load is five courses. The
College provides a generous pre-tenure sabbatical leave program and professional
development support for both research and teaching.
Whitman College is committed to cultivating an inclusive learning community. Applicants should
be able to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and articulate how
their classroom and scholarly practices work to advance antiracism in the learning environment.
This statement can be included in the cover letter or the teaching statement. In their cover letter,
candidates should address their interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates,
majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction.
To apply, go to https://whitman.bamboohr.com/careers/246. BambooHR will prompt you to
submit all of the required materials: a letter of application; separate statements addressing the
candidate’s teaching interests and scholarly/performance agenda; curriculum vitae; contact
information for three references; graduate transcripts; and evidence of demonstrated or
potential excellence in undergraduate instruction.
Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the
value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage
applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can
add to the college’s working and learning environment. Whitman College is an EEO employer.
Salary Range: $73,000-$82,000
Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified
candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision insurances; basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long
term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; 403(b)
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility
requirements are met; Tuition Remission for Dependent Children (conditions apply); employee
tuition waiver for one Whitman course per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program.
After two semesters of teaching, tenure-track faculty are also eligible for paid family leave and
paid short-term disability. New faculty receive reimbursement for moving expenses based on
the distance of relocation and are compensated $1,500 for attending a required New Faculty
Orientation.
For full application instructions and position description, visit https://whitman.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=246&source=bamboohr