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Hofstra University

Adjunct Faculty, Astronomy

Hempstead, NY · On-site

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate ... Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Astronomy Position Number 999972 Position Category School/Division ...

Amarillo College

Adjunct Faculty - Astronomy

Amarillo, TX · On-site

  • Retirement

Graduate coursework or research in Astronomy/Astrophysics; documented training in college-level pedagogy. EXPERIENCE: Preferred: One (1) year of teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Job ...

Madisoncollege

... astrophysics or 18 graduate credits in astronomy or astrophysics. a. Foreign Transcript Evaluation: If using a foreign transcript for qualification, applicant must provide a course-by-course ...

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Adjunct, Astronomy

St. Clair County Community College

Port Huron, MI

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Adjunct, Astronomy

 

St. Clair County Community College is accepting resumes for part-time instructors (adjunct faculty).

If there is not a specific vacancy in your area of interest at this time, your information will be available to the hiring manager for possible future consideration.

Classification: Part-Time, on a semester basis

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: 2026/2027 Academic Year

Master's degree (or higher) rate = $657 - $1,104 per contact hour

Contact hours vary depending on course offering

General Information:            

  • Teaching assignment may include a full range of undergraduate courses within the Astronomy program
  • Teaching responsibilities include teaching, maintaining scheduled office hours, and advising students
  • Participation in developing and improving academic courses
  • Morning, afternoon, evening and online offerings may be available

Apply online through the "Apply" link listed below.

Note: Applicants must provide unofficial copies of college transcripts from ALL institutions attended.  Transcripts can be uploaded with the application process, faxed to 810-989-5577, or emailed to hr@sc4.edu.  

JOB SUMMARY: To design and deliver instruction to students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare and deliver academic instruction, including developing syllabi, developing content and administering assessments
  • Maintain and submit necessary class records, including early alert and final grade reports and attendance verification for financial aid compliance
  • Participate in student grade appeal procedures
  • Observe college calendar
  • Post and maintain conference hours
  • Participate in assessment of student learning and assessment reporting according to assessment plan

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master's Degree in Astronomy, Physics, or a related physical science, or Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in Astronomy, Physics, or a related physical science
  • Teaching experience at the higher education level preferred 
  • All academic degrees must be from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Ability to maintain good relationships with students, staff, and community members

For further information, contact SC4 Human Resources at hr@sc4.edu or call 810-989-5534.

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