Adjunct Faculty - Astronomy at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University
Adjunct Faculty - Astronomy

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:2020723FPosition Title:Adjunct Faculty - AstronomyPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:part-time/9-monthsDepartment:182-Astronomy and Planetary SciencePosition Summary:The Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Science seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Faculty Pool and welcomes applicants at any time.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:Teaching of a specified course according to Astrophysics and Planetary Science Departmental guidelines. Courses taught will be in the Department’s core natural science program and will include duties as either a lecture course instructor or a laboratory instructor. Other duties will include preparing a syllabus, grading course materials, and reporting the final grades. Lab instructors will also be expected to participate in discussions about the updating and improvement of lab exercises.Minimum Qualifications:A master’s degree in Astronomy or a closely related field.Preferred Qualifications:Substantial experience in the field of Astronomy. Previous teaching experience.Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:Posting Date:07/30/2020Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: This adjunct position falls within the salary range of $1,160.00 – $2,230.00 per credit/contact hour. The final compensation will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s educational qualifications, course type (drill, lab, lecture), course level (undergraduate or graduate), and market benchmarks.Salary Band:N/AJob Classification:facultyReferences Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References NeededMaximum Number of References NeededSupplemental Questions

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