Astronomy- Adjunct Professor

Astronomy
- Adjunct Professor

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Position Title - Adjunct Professor
- Astronomy

Posting Number - A-POST-000014

Division
- Natural Sciences

Department
- Earth Sciences & Astronomy

Our Mission:
The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways.

The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.

Our Vision:
Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.

Salary - $104.31 per hour (based on lecture hour equivalent)

Open Date - 07/20/2026

Close Date - 06/30/2027

Overview - THIS IS A TEMPORARY, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS. This is a CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Minimum Qualifications
- A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:
Master's degree in physics, astronomy or astrophysics; OR Bachelor's degree in physics or astronomy AND Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology; OR The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application); AND

B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Qualifications
- Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing. Educational background in astronomy. Successful experience in teaching Astronomy, preferably at the post-secondary level.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities - 1. Teach courses in basic astronomy for the Earth Sciences and Astronomy Department  Antonio College.
2. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities and College, division, and department policies.
3. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
4. Late afternoon and/or evening assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Application Procedure
- Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must submit all of the following materials online,…