Professor, University Professor

About the Job Job duties

• 100% teaching AST
  4001

• Phd in Astronomy, Research in stellar astrophysics

• Prior teaching experience in the School of Physics & Astronomy

School of Physics and Astronomy: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./physics

Pay Range: $3,500 per credit ; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

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