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Varsity Tutors

Astronomy Tutor

Columbus, OH · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

About the Job The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Astronomy tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the ...

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Adjunct - Astronomy

Columbus, OH

$55.88/hr

The Adjunct - Astronomy position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating ...

Ohio State University

Postdoctoral Scholar

Columbus, OH

$65K - $68K/yr

Arts and Sciences | Astronomy Post Doctoral Scholar will work with Professor Scott Gaudi in the Department of Astronomy on the development and exploitation of science programs enabled by NASA's Nancy ...

The Ohio State University

Postdoctoral Scholar

Columbus, OH · On-site

$65K - $68K/yr

Arts and Sciences | Astronomy Post Doctoral Scholar will work with Professor Scott Gaudi in the Department of Astronomy on the development and exploitation of science programs enabled by NASA's Nancy ...

Ohio State University

Postdoctoral Scholar

Columbus, OH · On-site

$65K - $68K/yr

Arts and Sciences | Astronomy The Postdoctoral Scholar will work with Professor Scott Gaudi in the Department of Astronomy at The Ohio State University on the development of the Living Worlds science ...

The Ohio State University

Postdoctoral Scholar

Columbus, OH · On-site

$65K - $68K/yr

Arts and Sciences | Astronomy The Postdoctoral Scholar will work with Professor Scott Gaudi in the Department of Astronomy at The Ohio State University on the development of the Living Worlds science ...

micro1 AI

Research Consultant - Physics AI

Columbus, OH · Remote

$80 - $140/hr

... Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Optical Properties of Materials. * 2-5 recent representative publications (past ~5 years) in your field, with accessible arXiv or DOI records.

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Physics Modeling Expert - Remote

Columbus, OH · Remote

$80 - $140/hr

... Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Optical Properties of Materials. * 2-5 recent representative publications (past ~5 years) in your field, with accessible arXiv or DOI records.

Varsity Tutors

Earth Science Tutor

Columbus, OH · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Deep knowledge of geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy fundamentals, plate tectonics, rock and mineral identification, weathering and erosion, atmospheric processes, climate systems, and ...

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Astronomy Tutor

Varsity Tutors

Columbus, OH • Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Varsity Tutors rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 24 rated private schools and tutoring

Job description

About the Job
The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Astronomy tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students' academic success and understanding. All from the comfort of your home.
Why Join Our Platform?
  • Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, reaching up to $40/hour.
  • Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice.
  • Set your own hours and tutor as much as you'd like.
  • Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform. No commuting required.
  • Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
  • Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching.
  • We handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.

What We Look For In a Astronomy Tutor
  • Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, planetary science, cosmology, observational techniques, electromagnetic spectrum, solar system formation, galaxies, black holes, and the expanding universe. Ability to explain Kepler laws, Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams, nuclear fusion in stars, and Hubble law while preparing students for college-level astrophysics and scientific literacy assessments.
  • Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at breaking down stellar lifecycle stages, distance measurement techniques including parallax and standard candles, and spectral classification. Guides students through interpreting HR diagrams, calculating orbital periods, analyzing light curves, and understanding redshift data. Emphasizes quantitative reasoning about cosmic scales and connects astronomy to physics, mathematics, and the history of scientific discovery.
  • Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with introductory astronomy curricula and common challenges such as comprehending astronomical distances, distinguishing apparent from absolute magnitude, and understanding spacetime concepts. Adapts instruction using planetarium software, telescope observation guides, and NASA data sets to support students from general education astronomy through introductory astrophysics courses.
  • Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with, explain material using multiple approaches, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
  • Ability to adapt to different learning styles and student needs.

Ways To Connect With Students
  • 1-on-1 Online Tutoring - Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
  • Instant Tutoring - Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you're available.

About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring
Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning.
Please note: Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.

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