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The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State has an immediate opening for an Associate Research Professor (non-tenure line) with expertise in data analytics. A major ...

Umd

Assistant Clinical Professor

College Park, MD

$55K - $85K/yr

... Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Computational Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computational Biology ... FIRE Assistant Clinical Professors work in collaboration with department-based UMD faculty members ...

NCSU

Assistant Professor

Raleigh, NC

$50/hr

... Professor Anticipated Hiring Range $95,000 - $102,000 Work Schedule 40 hours a week, days will vary ... Our research programs cover a diverse spectrum including astrophysics, general relativity ...

UNC-Chapel Hill

Open Rank

Chapel Hill, NC

Posting Information Department Physics and Astronomy - 319000 Posting Open Date 11/07/2023 ... The position is open to candidates at a level from Assistant Professor up to Associate Professor ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for astronomy professor in the United States is $80,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Astronomy Professor, you need an advanced degree (typically a Ph.D.) in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field, and a strong record of research and teaching experience. Familiarity with specialized software such as IRAF, Python, and astronomical data analysis tools, as well as experience using telescopes and observatories, is often required. Exceptional communication, mentoring, and organizational skills help foster student engagement and contribute to collaborative research projects. These capabilities are essential for inspiring students, advancing scientific knowledge, and succeeding within academic institutions.

What does an Astronomy Professor do?

An Astronomy Professor teaches courses on topics such as planetary science, astrophysics, and cosmology at a college or university. They also conduct research, publish scientific papers, and mentor students in their academic and research pursuits. Many Astronomy Professors secure funding for their studies, use observatories to collect data, and collaborate with other scientists. Their role often includes public outreach and presentations to share astronomical discoveries.

What does a typical workweek look like for an Astronomy Professor?

A typical week for an Astronomy Professor includes preparing and delivering lectures, leading laboratory sessions, supervising student research, and conducting their own research projects. Professors also spend time writing grant proposals, publishing research findings, attending conferences, and serving on academic committees. Collaboration is common, both with colleagues in other scientific disciplines and through partnerships with observatories or research institutions. Balancing teaching responsibilities with ongoing research and departmental service makes for a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

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Infographic showing various Astronomy Professor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 46% Full Time, 49% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 64% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 35% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,057 per year, or $38.5 per hour.
Assistant Professor of Physics, Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Physics, Tenure Track

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Description
The Physics Department at The College of Wooster invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2022. We are looking for a colleague with a strong commitment to undergraduate education, including the ability to meaningfully involve our diverse undergraduate students in a research program. The successful candidate will teach courses and labs at all levels and mentor students in research projects at various levels of difficulty. Candidates should demonstrate engaging and inclusive teaching practices and have the ability to effectively mentor students from historically marginalized groups (including though not limited to BIPOC individuals and women). A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is required.
We invite applications from candidates who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy and diversity of the academic community through their teaching, research, and service, and who are committed to ensuring the success of diverse student populations. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of five and a half courses, including credited supervision of independent senior thesis projects. In addition to teaching physics courses and labs, the candidate will be expected to teach introductory astronomy courses regularly and participate in the College's interdisciplinary programs, including First-Year Seminar. We are particularly interested in candidates who can expand the range of the departmental curriculum and research to include computational modeling projects or astrophysics. Candidates should be able to advise research projects for a broad range of students, since every Wooster student completes a yearlong senior thesis project in our nationally recognized senior capstone program.
The department has four full-time faculty members, graduates approximately 12 majors annually, and is an inclusive community with close faculty-student interactions and mentoring. We have active astronomy and physics clubs, and our physics club has won national awards for its elementary school outreach program. The College of Wooster enrolls a diverse student body (24% domestic students of color and 17% international students). For more information on the department and the College, please visit http://physics.wooster.edu.
Application Instructions
Applicants should apply through Interfolio.
A complete application will include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts; evidence of strong teaching (such as teaching philosophy, syllabi, and student evaluations, if applicable); research statement demonstrating the applicant's plans to involve undergraduates in research; statement detailing how they have engaged and/or expect to engage with issues of diversity and inclusion in the classroom and the curriculum; and three reference letters. Review of applications will begin on Friday, October 8th, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. If you have questions regarding Interfolio, please contact Dawn Parker, Administrative Coordinator, at dparker@wooster.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Cody Leary, Chair of the Search Committee, at cleary@wooster.edu.

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