New River Community College
Astronomy and Astrophysics: Lecturer Pool
New River Community College, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Astronomy and Astrophysics: Lecturer Pool
Position overview: Pre-six Lecturer in Astronomy and Astrophysics Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $10,594-$12,281 (based on salary points 7-12). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year. Percent time: Variable, based on the course load assigned. Anticipated start: Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2025 through fall quarter 2026. Position duration: Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session. Application Window
Open date: June 20, 2025 Most recent review date: Friday, Sep 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position Description
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of qualified lecturers who may be appointed to teach various lower and upper division undergraduate courses. Regular appointments are during the academic year. The lower division courses are designed mainly for non-science majors and standard texts and/or readers may be used for these courses. The upper division courses are designed for undergraduate Physics (astrophysics) majors and minors. Topics may include introductory astronomy, the solar system, stellar structure and evolution, planets, high energy astrophysics, extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, and observational methods. Special attention will be given to those with proven undergraduate teaching skills and/or experience as an independent instructor at the post-secondary level. Teaching assistants may be assigned to assist instructors and will be supervised by the instructor. Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field. Teaching experience at the college or university level. Application Requirements
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position. Sample Course Syllabus Teaching Evaluations (set 1) (Optional) Teaching Evaluations (set 2) (Optional) Teaching Evaluations (set 3) (Optional) Reference requirements 3 letters of reference required The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
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Position overview: Pre-six Lecturer in Astronomy and Astrophysics Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $10,594-$12,281 (based on salary points 7-12). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year. Percent time: Variable, based on the course load assigned. Anticipated start: Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2025 through fall quarter 2026. Position duration: Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session. Application Window
Open date: June 20, 2025 Most recent review date: Friday, Sep 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position Description
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of qualified lecturers who may be appointed to teach various lower and upper division undergraduate courses. Regular appointments are during the academic year. The lower division courses are designed mainly for non-science majors and standard texts and/or readers may be used for these courses. The upper division courses are designed for undergraduate Physics (astrophysics) majors and minors. Topics may include introductory astronomy, the solar system, stellar structure and evolution, planets, high energy astrophysics, extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, and observational methods. Special attention will be given to those with proven undergraduate teaching skills and/or experience as an independent instructor at the post-secondary level. Teaching assistants may be assigned to assist instructors and will be supervised by the instructor. Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field. Teaching experience at the college or university level. Application Requirements
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position. Sample Course Syllabus Teaching Evaluations (set 1) (Optional) Teaching Evaluations (set 2) (Optional) Teaching Evaluations (set 3) (Optional) Reference requirements 3 letters of reference required The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
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