Adjunct Astronomy Instructor — In‑Person, Intro Course

ACU College of Business Administration; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in the Physics Department to teach PHYS 101 Astronomy for the Spring 2027 semester. The course offers a basic introduction to astronomy and will be conducted as in-person classes with a clear syllabus and assignments to guide student learning.

Responsibilities include timely grading and professional communication with students, using Canvas when possible, while upholding departmental policies and academic integrity.

Qualifications

• MS/MA/PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics or a closely related STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: Teach course material during in-person classes and provide a course syllabus and assignments to support learning.
• Grading: Promptly grade all assignments and communicate with students professionally, preferably using Canvas.
• Compliance: Adhere to departmental policies, grading deadlines, and academic integrity standards.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Astronomy/Physics PhD

Job description

Abilene Christian University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in the Physics Department to teach PHYS 101 Astronomy for the Spring 2027 semester. The course offers a basic introduction to astronomy and will be conducted as in-person classes with a clear syllabus and assignments to guide student learning.

Responsibilities include timely grading and professional communication with students, using Canvas when possible, while upholding departmental policies and academic integrity.