Adjunct Faculty - Astronomy

Adjunct Faculty - Astronomy

The Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Science seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Faculty Pool and welcomes applicants at any time. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Teaching of a specified course according to Astrophysics and Planetary Science Departmental guidelines. Courses taught will be in the Department's core natural science program and will include duties as either a lecture course instructor or a laboratory instructor. Other duties will include preparing a syllabus, grading course materials, and reporting the final grades. Lab instructors will also be expected to participate in discussions about the updating and improvement of lab exercises.

A master's degree in Astronomy or a closely related field is required. Substantial experience in the field of Astronomy and previous teaching experience are preferred.

This adjunct position falls within the salary range of $1,160.00 – $2,230.00 per credit/contact hour. The final compensation will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate's educational qualifications, course type (drill, lab, lecture), course level (undergraduate or graduate), and market benchmarks.

Required documents to complete your application include a cover letter/letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy.