Lecturer in Astronomy

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Job No: 537730

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Physical/Mathematical Sciences

Department:  - LS-ASTRONOMY

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Lecturer

A Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field is required. The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites applications for a lecturer position beginning August 16, 2026. This is a full‑time nine‑month, non‑tenure‑accruing position, renewable annually. For full consideration, applications must be received by Dec 17, 2025.

The successful candidate will teach a combination of introductory and upper‑level courses with a teaching load of three courses in the Fall and three courses in the Spring semester. An important goal is to support and expand experiential learning in the department curriculum at all levels. Examples of experiential learning include telescope site visits, direct research participation, and/or development of internship programs.

UF offers facilities for hands‑on learning, including the Campus Teaching Observatory, Rosemary Hill Observatory, instrumentation laboratories, and the Hi Per Gator  computer cluster.

The successful applicant will also gain access to UF's world‑class research facilities and telescopes, including the 10.4‑m Gran Telescopio Canarias in Spain, the Dharma survey telescope in Arizona, and the MINERVA Australis exoplanet RV array. UF hosts Hi Per Gator , a high‑performance computer, and the newly founded Astraeus Space Institute.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land‑grant university, located in Gainesville, Florida.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation includes a full benefits package that covers health insurance, dental and vision coverage, retirement options, and generous paid leave.

• A Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field.

• Ph.D. degree in Astronomy or Astrophysics by the start date.

• Cover letter
• Complete curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• Statement of teaching experience and interests
• Research statement summarizing qualifications, past research, and future research plans
• Names and email addresses of at least three references (letters must be received by Jan 8, 2026)

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 2026. All inquiries should be directed to Naibi Marinas . All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Applications must be submitted via the online application form at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and received by Dec 17, 2025.

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