Adjunct Faculty - Astronomy
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching of a specified course according to Astrophysics and Planetary Science Departmental guidelines. Courses taught will be in the Department’s core natural science program and will include duties as either a lecture course instructor or a laboratory instructor. Other duties will include preparing a syllabus, grading course materials, and reporting the final grades. Lab instructors will also be expected to participate in discussions about the updating and improvement of lab exercises.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in Astronomy or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Substantial experience in the field of Astronomy. Previous teaching experience.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours
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Special Message to Applicants
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Salary Posting Information
This adjunct position falls within the salary range of $1,160.00 – $2,230.00 per credit/contact hour. The final compensation will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s educational qualifications, course type (drill, lab, lecture), course level (undergraduate or graduate), and market benchmarks.
References Needed
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Supplemental Questions
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Documents needed to complete your application:
- Required Documents
- - Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- - Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- - Statement of Teaching Philosophy