Adjunct Instructor, Astronomy

Position Information

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Astronomy

Campus:
Various Locations, IA

Job Number: 26-ADJ
72

Employment Date:
Fall Semester 2026 / Spring Semester 2027

Job Category:
Adjunct Faculty

Contact:
Rich Roberts (reroberts)

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH)

Adjunct Astronomy Instructor for the Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027. Teach assigned undergraduate courses in astronomy, using a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student learning styles.

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Develop and/or utilize a variety of instructional strategies, techniques, and delivery methods designed to meet individual learning styles.
• Foster a safe and civil learning environment.
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document student attendance, progress, and competency attainment.

• Master’s degree in Astronomy or a master’s degree with 12 graduate hours in science of which 6 graduate hours must be in Astronomy or Astrophysics.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

• Teaching experience in astronomy or related fields.

Fall Semester 2026 and Spring Semester 2027. Days and times to be determined.

Posting Date: 05/28/2026.

Deadline for Submitting Applications:
Open Until Filled.

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