Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 17:04:37 -0400 (EDT)
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Subject: AASWOMEN for September 28, 2001
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AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Weekly issue of 9/28/2001, ed. by Meg Urry and Patricia Knezek
This week's issues:
1. AAUP Article on (Un)Equal Pay for Women in Academia
2. Article on "Glass Walls" for Working Women
3. New Resource Guide on Women in Astronomy
4. Two Faculty Positions in Theoretical Astrophysics at
Columbia University
5. Faculty Position in Experimental Physics, Dept. of
Physics & Astronomy, DePauw University
6. Faculty Position in Astronomy/Astrophysics at Ohio University
7. Faculty Position, Dept. of Physics, Simon Fraser University
8. Faculty position at University of California, Davis
9. Postdoctoral Position in Cosmology at University of Waterloo
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1. AAUP Article on (Un)Equal Pay for Women in Academia
From: Women in Physics wiphysaps.org
An AAUP (American Association of University Professors)
Article discusses the lack of of pay equity at our universities.
"At many campuses, women continue to be paid less and promoted
more slowly than their comparably qualified male colleagues".
See "Show Me the Money: Salary Equity in the Academy", Donna
Euben, Academe, American Association of University Professors,
July-August 2002. http://www.aaup.org/ja01eube.htm
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2. Article on "Glass Walls" for Working Women
Here is an interesting article (from CNN.com) on working women
and the "glass walls", rather than "glass ceilings", they may
encounter. Thanks to Amy Simon-Miller for pointing this out:
http://www8.cnn.com/2001/CAREER/trends/07/11/ilo.report/index.html
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3. New Resource Guide on Women in Astronomy
From: Andrew Fraknoi fraknoifhda.edu
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific has
a new web address, and has revised much of the
contents on its web site (www.astrosociety.org).
As part of this revision, there is a new, richer
resource guide to finding information about women
in astronomy. For the first time, it features web
links to key sites for those who want to explore
this important topic in more detail.
The resource guide includes general
references on the topic and specific references to
the work and lives of 36 women astronomers of
the past and present.
The guide grew out of a need in college
and high school astronomy courses. Many students
like to do a paper or report on the work of women
(or one woman) in astronomy. But the resources
for doing such papers are scattered in many places
and were hard to track down. We hope the new
resource guide will make the task of learning about
the contributions of women to space science a
little bit easier.
We would be grateful if you could refer or link
to this guide in your own web site or publications,
and if you could let others know about it.
The web address is:
http://www.astrosociety.org/education/resources/womenast_bib.html
Thanks very much,
Andrew Fraknoi
Director, Project ASTRO
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4. Two Faculty Positions in Theoretical Astrophysics at
Columbia University
From: Jacqueline van Gorkom, Astronomy Chair (jvangorkastro.columbia.edu)
The Departments of Physics and of Astronomy at Columbia University
each intend to make a junior faculty appointment in theoretical
astrophysics. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a
publication list, and a statement describing their accomplishments
and plans in research and teaching, and should arrange to have three
letters of reference sent by December 1, the date on which applicant
screening will begin.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Theoretical Astrophysics Search
Columbia Astrophysics Laboratory
550 West 120th Street
Mail Code 5255
New York, NY 10027
Tel: 212-854-5870 (Physics); 212-854-6850 (Astronomy)
Email Inquiries: skahnastro.columbia.edu (Physics Chair Steven Kahn)
Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,
and the Columbia Physics and Astronomy Departments are particularly
interested in receiving applications from women and minorities. Applicants
should specify if they are interested in one or both positions, but
need only send a single application.
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5. Faculty Position in Experimental Physics, Dept. of
Physics & Astronomy, DePauw University
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at DePauw University,
a highly selective national liberal arts school, invites applications
for a tenure-track faculty position to begin in August 2002. We are
looking for an enthusiastic physics teacher with a strong interest in
developing a research program involving undergraduate students.
Preference will be given to candidates in the areas of experimental
condensed matter, atomic, molecular, or optical physics who can
establish a research lab on campus. Start-up funds and dedicated
laboratory space are available. DePauw has an exceptional
program for supporting its faculty, including startup funding
and pre-tenure leaves for new faculty, and funding for professional
and curriculum development activities (see
http://www.depauw.edu/admin/acadaffairs/facdev.htm). A major
teaching responsibility for this position is to develop and teach
intermediate and advanced laboratory courses for physics majors.
Furthermore, the candidate must have the ability and interest to
teach a variety of undergraduate physics courses at both the
introductory and upper level.
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2001 and continue
until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter
of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests
and philosophy, professional development plans, a statement of
research plans detailing the participation of undergraduate students,
three letters of reference, and most recent graduate transcript.
Please send all materials to:
Professor Victor DeCarlo, Chair, Search Committee
Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN 46135
DePauw University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative
Action Employer; Women and Minorities are strongly
encouraged to apply. For more information about the department,
visit http://www.depauw.edu/acad/physics.
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6. Faculty Position in Astronomy/Astrophysics at Ohio University
Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor
appointment in astrophysics in the Department of Physics and
Astronomy at Ohio University. The department seeks a candidate
with an excellent research record, an ability to teach effectively
across the physics and astronomy curriculum at all levels, and an
interest in developing innovative techniques for undergraduate
education. Candidates in any area of astronomy or astrophysics,
including theory, observation, and numerical experiment, are
invited to apply. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.
degrees, with approximately 60 students currently involved in the
graduate programs. The 23 full-time faculty have research
emphases in nuclear physics, condensed matter physics,
biophysics, surface science, and nanoscience, as well as astronomy
and astrophysics.; The current astrophysics faculty consists of
Brian McNamara, Joe Shields, and Tom Statler, plus nuclear
astrophysicist Carl Brune; their research interests include galactic
dynamics, emission-line galaxies, galactic black holes, clusters of
galaxies, and experimental nuclear astrophysics. More information
can be found on the web at http://www.phy.ohiou.edu
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy,
postdoctoral experience, a strong research record, and a
commitment to excellence in teaching. Applicants should submit a
curriculum vitae, bibliography, a clear research plan, and a
statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and arrange for
three letters of reference to be sent to:
Prof. Thomas Statler
ASTRO Search Committee
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2001. Applications will be
accepted in hardcopy only. Women and ethnic minorities are
enthusiastically encouraged to apply for this position. Ohio
University is an AA/EO employer.
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7. Faculty Position, Dept. of Physics, Simon Fraser University
The Physics Department at Simon Fraser University invites
applications for a tenure track Assistant Professorship, to take
effect in September 2002, subject to final budgetary approval. We
are searching for an individual of outstanding background and
exceptional promise who will establish a vigorous independent
research program and who will have a commitment to
undergraduate and graduate teaching. The Physics Department has
a very broad research program in condensed matter physics and
materials science as well as research programs in biological
physics, dynamical systems, high energy theory and experiment,
optical dating and string theory. Excellent candidates in any area,
including astrophysics, that complements the aforementioned
research programs will be given serious consideration. The
Physics Department's home page can be accessed via
http://www.sfu.ca/physics.
In accordance with Canadian Immigration Requirements, this
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent
residents. Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of
equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities
to qualified applicants. Applications should include a curriculum
vitae, publication list and a short statement of research and
teaching interests. Candidates should arrange for three letters of
recommendation to be supplied in confidence. All correspondence
should be directed to:
Professor Michael Plischke, Chair
Department of Physics
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC, Canada V5A 1S6
by December 15, 2001.
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8. Faculty position at University of California, Davis
The Department of Physics at the University of California at
Davis invites applications for a faculty position in observational
or theoretical cosmology. This position has a targeted start
date of July 1, 2002. The appointment will be at the tenure-track
Assistant or tenured Associate Professor level, as determined
by qualifications and experience.
This position is one of four posistions created for our cosmology
program. The current cosmology group consists of Professors
Andreas Albrecht, Robert Becker, and Lloyd Knox. The cosmology
program benefits from full access to Lick and Keck observatories,
and from overlapping interests with our strong departmental programs
in condensed matter, nuclear physics, quantum gravity, and especially
with our particle physics program. Outstanding persons in all areas
of cosmology will be considered. The successful candidate will
have a Ph.D. in physics or astrophysics and will be expected
to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to conduct
an active research program in cosmology.
This position is open until filled, but to assure full consideration,
applications should be received by November 30, 2001. To initiate
the application process, please mail your curriculum vitae,
publication list, research statement, and the names (including
address, email, fax, and phone number) of three or more references
to:
Professor Winston Ko, Chair
Department of Physics
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8677
Further information about the department may be found on our website at
http://www.physics.ucdavis.edu
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9. Postdoctoral Position in Cosmology at University of Waterloo
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research position in
observational or theoretical cosmology at the University of Waterloo.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative,
independent research as well as participate in collaborative work with
Mike Hudson, whose research grant is funding this position. Expertise
in the areas of gravitational lensing, cosmic flows, large-scale
structure or galaxy formation and evolution is highly desirable.
Outstanding applicants may also be nominated for a CITA National
Fellowship.
The appointment will be for a mimumum of 2 years. See
http://astro.uwaterloo.ca
for information about the Astrophysics and Gravitation group at the
University of Waterloo, which presently consists of 9 faculty members,
3 post-doctoral fellows/research associates and 20 graduate students.
For more information regarding CITA National Fellowships, see
http://www.cita.utoronto.ca/CITAjobs/nationalfellows.shtml.
Interested applicants should send their CV, bibiliography, and statement
of research interests, as well as arrange for 3 letters of recommendation
to be sent to:
Mike Hudson
University of Waterloo
Dept of Physics
200 University Ave W
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1
Canada
Tel: (519) 888-4567 ext 2212
FAX: (519) 746-8115
Email Submission Address: mjhudsonuwaterloo.ca
Email Inquiries: mjhudsonuwaterloo.ca
URL: http://astro.uwaterloo.ca/~mjhudson
For full consideration, applications and supporting letters should be
received in Waterloo by November 15, 2001. The successful candidate must
have a Ph.D. by the start date, which is flexible but preferably as
early as possible in 2002.
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