Astronomy; Adjunct​/Part-Time

Position Overview

Sierra College invites applications for part‑time Astronomy faculty positions. Applications are accepted year‑round and remain active for two years. The number of openings varies each semester based on departmental needs; the Division Dean or Department Chair will reach out when a suitable position becomes available.

Type: Adjunct/Part‑Time
Salary: $77.44 – $98.98 per hour
Posted: October 23, 2025
Location: Rocklin, California
Job Number: 13

• Curriculum development: review, design, and update Astronomy curriculum to meet student and institutional needs; coordinate with part‑time instructors to maintain consistency in course delivery.
• Instruction: deliver engaging lectures and laboratory sessions, utilizing star projection systems, telescopes, and other astronomical instruments; incorporate multimedia tools and technology‑based teaching aids.
• Student evaluation: create, administer, and grade tests, quizzes, and assignments; provide constructive feedback and support student learning outcomes.
• Shared governance: participate in departmental meetings, committees, and college initiatives; contribute to continuous improvement efforts in academic programs.
• Student support: hold regular office hours and provide academic advising; support students from diverse backgrounds to achieve success in their academic goals.

• Education requirements (per CCC
  
  Minimum Qualifications Handbook):
  • Master’s degree in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in physics or astronomy AND Master’s degree in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics OR
  • The equivalent (determined through the equivalency process).
• Copies of transcripts must be attached to your application (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
• Applicants with international education must include a foreign transcript evaluation from an approved service such as World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

• Lecture rate: $77.44 – $98.98 per hour
• Lab/Counselor rate: $58.08 – $74.24 per hour
• Maximum salary after employment: $127.21 (Lecture) / $95.41 (Lab) per hour
• Includes membership in the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).
• Additional benefits include sick leave and other leaves as per the collective bargaining agreement.

• Strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students.
• The role of faculty in promoting student success.
• How your teaching methods have evolved and what inspired these changes.
• How your teaching philosophy ensures equitable outcomes for all students.

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• Employment application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Applicable transcripts
• Teaching philosophy statement

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