Adjunct/Part-Time Instructor - Astronomy (2026-2027 Annual Pool)

College of Central Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Central Florida invites qualified candidates to join an open continuous pool of faculty positions. Openings are filled on an as-needed basis to support student learning and the CF mission of being your first choice for quality higher education.

Major responsibilities include teaching, professional development, college service, and service to students and the public as outlined in the Faculty Handbook. Candidates must embody CF values and standards in daily work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Science or Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Astronomy required.
• Two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to providing instruction for a diverse student population; excellent interpersonal, oral, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the designated discipline.
• Engage in professional development and college service.
• Contribute to service to students and the public.
• Support the college's mission and participate in committee work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in Physical Science

Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Astronomy

Job description

To develop a healthy and caring environment that offers a variety of options and opportunities for active participation of students in the learning process. Major responsibilities of faculty include five areas: teaching, professional development, college service, service to students and public service, as defined in the "Role and Responsibilities of Faculty," which is published in the Faculty Handbook.

At the College of Central Florida, our vision is to be "Your first choice for quality higher education." We aim to accomplish this by providing a caring and exceptional learning environment that fosters the success of our students and community. Candidates considering becoming part of the CF family must be able to embrace and model this philosophy in their day-to-day responsibilities and demonstrate our standards: professional, responsive, informative, dependable and engaged.

This is an open continuous applicant pool and positions are filled on an as-needed basis.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

PREREQUISITES FOR POSITION (Qualification Standards):

Education or training:

Master's degree inPhysical Science or Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Astronomy required.

* Education must be received from a regionally accredited institution.

Years of experience in field: Two years of teaching experience preferred.

Commitment to the college objective of providing instruction for a diverse student population. Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and writing skills. Knowledge of learning and assessment theories and methods and the relationship to the pedagogy of teaching. Possess a high level of technical skills and subject matter knowledge as it relates to a specific discipline. Evidence of initiative, resourcefulness and adaptability.