Astronomy Education Postdoc: Planetarium Outreach & Research

Maryland Connect; Frostburg (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Holidays

Tuition remission

Supplemental retirement options

Annual research budget

Job summary

Frostburg State University invites applications for a full-time Astronomy Education Postdoctoral Fellow. The position supports the newly upgraded planetarium, with duties spanning planetarium operations, education research, and teaching.

The fellowship is a three-year term starting July 1, 2027, contingent on performance and funding. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, plus a benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, holidays, tuition remission, and a $2,000 annual

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or ABD with a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or Education (with at least a Master’s in Science Teaching or extensive experience teaching science if PhD is in Education).
• At least two years of teaching experience.
• Ability to develop an independent research program that includes undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Planetarium support and outreach to support the planetarium operations.
• Research and service activities in astronomy education.
• Teaching and mentoring of students and developing coursework.

Skills

Teaching experience

Independent research

Public outreach

Education

PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or Education

Job description

Frostburg State University invites applications for a full-time Astronomy Education Postdoctoral Fellow. The position supports the newly upgraded planetarium, with duties spanning planetarium operations, education research, and teaching.

The fellowship is a three-year term starting July 1, 2027, contingent on performance and funding. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, plus a benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, holidays, tuition remission, and a $2,000 annual