Astronomy Instructor - Adjunct

Green River College Astronomy Adjunct Faculty Position

Join as an adjunct faculty member and be a part of one of the most diverse schools in Washington State. General Astronomy is a five-credit course that represents a unified account of contemporary astronomy covering topics from the solar system to the entire universe at its grandest scale. Laboratory portion has the purpose of introducing students to methods and techniques commonly employed in astronomy.

Actual experiments vary depending upon weather conditions and which celestial objects are observable that season. Satisfies a natural science or lab science requirement for AA degree.

Green River College welcomes faculty who have a commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success. Given the diversity of our student population, we encourage applications from faculty who can adapt teaching methods to a wide range of student backgrounds and interests.

Minimum qualifications:

Master's Degree in a closely related physical science such as physics, astrophysics, chemistry, or geophysics with successful teaching experience (preferably in astronomy) at the college level OR Master's Degree in astronomy with some teaching experience (any subject) at the college level.

Attach the following with your completed online application and responses to the Supplemental Questions (located under the tab titled "Supplemental Questions") to be considered for this position.

• A Cover Letter which specifically describes how you meet each qualification
• Resume
• Supplemental question(s)