Part-Time Telescope Assistant - Astronomy Department

Telescope Assistant

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is seeking applicants for the part-time job of Telescope Assistant. The selected candidates will be part of a team that leads evening telescope observing or planetarium programs that are part of a course assignment for introductory astronomy courses, including grading the submitted work and recording grades in Canvas. The activity runs for 10 or more weeks during the semester each Monday-Thursday evening starting at 8:30 pm, until every student has completed their work (usually by 10 pm).

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Proficiency in pointing and making observations with Schmidt-Cassegrain and Dobsonian telescopes
• Proficiency with conducting night sky tours with a full-dome planetarium system
• Available for 5-10 hours per week on several evenings is necessary

Schedule:

• Expected hours will be approximately 5-10 hours/week.

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $15/hour.

The selected candidate will report to Dr. Chris Palma. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

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