The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus, invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position. We are seeking outstanding candidates with promise to establish a vibrant research program within our department, especially in the area of Astronomical Instrumentation. We will consider appointments at the rank of assistant professor as well as appointments at higher ranks, depending on the qualifications of the applicant. The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is home to a wide variety of research teams and participates in many multi-institutional research initiatives, includin