Astronomy Adjunct: Teach Solar System & Galaxies (Online)

College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

College of DuPage invites applications for Adjunct Faculty, Astronomy to teach Solar System and Stars & Galaxies courses. Responsibilities include course planning, instruction in diverse delivery modes, and evaluating students.

A flexible schedule with day, evening, and weekend opportunities may be available. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree (or Master’s plus 18 graduate hours) and evidence of graduate coursework; teaching astronomy is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree in the discipline or related discipline to be taught; or, a Master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in the discipline to be taught is required.
• Evidence of graduate-level coursework (or significant professional experience) relating directly to the content being taught in the specific course or subfield.
• Applicants with experience teaching astronomy are preferred.
• In-person teaching preferred for current needs.

Responsibilities

• Course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical settings; courses may be conducted face-to-face, online, hybrid and/or blended formats.
• Student evaluation and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Skills

Experience teaching astronomy

Ability to teach remotely with tech

In-person teaching capability

Education

Master's degree in discipline or related discipline

Graduate-level coursework or significant professional experience in content

Job description

College of DuPage invites applications for Adjunct Faculty, Astronomy to teach Solar System and Stars & Galaxies courses. Responsibilities include course planning, instruction in diverse delivery modes, and evaluating students.

A flexible schedule with day, evening, and weekend opportunities may be available. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree (or Master’s plus 18 graduate hours) and evidence of graduate coursework; teaching astronomy is preferred.