Adjunct Faculty Credit – Astronomy

Harper College; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive semester-based pay

Tuition waivers available after 3 semesters

Sick leave and personal business leave

Adjunct Faculty Development Program

Job summary

A community college in Palatine, Illinois, is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach AST 100 - Astronomy Survey. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in astronomy or a related field, along with recent college-level teaching experience and familiarity with course management systems like Blackboard. The role includes varying schedules and offers competitive pay based on an adjunct faculty scale, along with benefits such as tuition waivers after three semesters. A resume and cover letter are required for the application.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in astronomy or astrophysics or a related field.
• At least 18 graduate hours in astronomy or astrophysics.
• Ability to work with course management systems such as Blackboard.

Responsibilities

• Teaching AST 100 - Astronomy Survey.
• Developing lab materials related to the coursework.
• Utilize Blackboard or similar CMS for course delivery and assessment.

Skills

Recent college-level teaching experience

Lab development

Course management systems (e.g., Blackboard)

Education

Master's degree in astronomy or astrophysics with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Job Overview

Starting Pay Rate: Per Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale

Schedule Information: Days/evenings/weekends depending upon course schedule

Job Description: Teaching AST 100 - Astronomy Survey

Education Requirements

Master’s degree in astronomy or astrophysics or a master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in astronomy or astrophysics.

Experience Requirements

Recent college‑level teaching experience, lab development, and ability to work with course management systems such as Blackboard are the preferred qualifications. The teaching requirement may be fulfilled through a program of supervised teaching as a graduate student.

Required Documents

***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***

• Official transcripts required upon hire
• Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
• Employment sponsorship is not available.

Applicable Benefits

We offer a competitive, semester by semester adjunct pay, with some tuition waivers available after 3 semesters; sick and personal business leave; and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Development Program.