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An Astronomy Outreach job involves communicating astronomy concepts to the public through events, educational programs, writing, and media. Outreach professionals work at museums, planetariums, universities, or science organizations to engage diverse audiences. They may conduct telescope viewing sessions, give public lectures, create educational materials, and manage social media content. The goal is to inspire interest in astronomy and make complex topics accessible. Some roles also involve collaborating with scientists to share the latest discoveries in space research.

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Astronomy Outreach professionals are often responsible for organizing and leading public events such as star parties, planetarium shows, school visits, and community workshops. They may develop educational materials, operate telescopes during events, and collaborate with local schools, museums, or astronomy clubs. Additional duties can include maintaining social media outreach, answering public inquiries, and helping coordinate volunteer teams. This role is highly interactive, combining hands-on demonstrations with educational programming to make astronomy accessible and engaging to people of all ages.

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Infographic showing various Astronomy Outreach job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,386 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Open Rank, Instructor or Tenure Track (Physics & Geoscience)

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Open Rank, Instructor or Tenure Track (Physics & Geoscience)
Position Number
997112
Department
Physics & Geosciences
Salary
Commensurate
Remote
No
Job Summary
Angelo State University invites applications for a Planetarium Director position in the Department of Physics and Geosciences beginning Spring or Fall 2027. The appointment will include a teaching load, with primary responsibility for teaching introductory astronomy and physics courses. The position will be longer than the typical 9-months to include summer planetarium duties.
Essential Duties
  1. Serve as director of the university planetarium
  2. Teach undergraduate astronomy and physics courses in traditional, online, and dual-credit formats
  3. Maintain effective teaching practices and contribute to the mission of the Department of Physics and Geosciences
  4. Advise and mentor students in academic and co-curricular activities
  5. Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities, including committee work and recruitment efforts
  6. Maintain effective teaching practices and contribute to the mission of the Department of Physics and Geosciences

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of current instructional practices, learner-centered teaching methods, assessment strategies, and student engagement techniques.
  • Skill in utilizing new and novel instructional technology and alternative delivery methods
  • Skill in effective oral and written communication
  • Ability to engage the broader community in outreach that is STEM-related in general, and astronomy in particular
  • Ability to safely and effectively operate the planetarium projection system
  • Ability to work irregular schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to effectively manage budgets in order to maintain the planetarium, its projection system, and show offerings
  • Ability to effectively manage student workers
  • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students
  • Ability to contribute to program recruitment, student success initiatives, and departmental service activities

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field at the time of employment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to teach undergraduate astronomy and physics courses in traditional, online, and dual-credit formats
  • Willingness to engage with the wider San Angelo community for STEM and astronomy outreach and informal education
  • Willingness to participate in departmental service activities and student recruitment efforts

Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F382P
Open Date
08/14/2026
Close Date
Desired Start Date
Review Start Date
10/02/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
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