Adjunct Faculty Credit – Astronomy

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Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale

Days/evenings/weekends depending upon course schedule

Teaching AST 100 - Astronomy Survey

Master’s degree in astronomy orastrophysics or a master's degree in a related field with at least
18 graduate hours in astronomy or astrophysics.

Recent college-level teaching experience, lab development, and ability to work with coursemanagement systems such as Blackboard are the preferred qualifications. The teachingrequirement may be fulfilled through a program of supervisedteaching as a graduate student.

*** A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***

• Official transcripts required upon hire
• Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
• Employment sponsorship is not available.

We offer a competitive, semester by‑semester adjunct pay, with some tuition waivers available after 3semesters; sick and personal business leave; and a comprehensive

Adjunct Faculty Development Program.

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Harper College Mathematics and Sciences provides transfer ready courses in computer sciences, engineering and mathematics.