Astronomy Faculty: Teaching & Curriculum Leadership

College of the Redwoods; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA is collecting applications for a pool of qualified instructors for Academic Year 2026-2027. Positions will include teaching and possible nonteaching duties, with salary based on education and experience as per district policy.

Assignments will be in various disciplines, with responsibilities including maintaining current curriculum, advising, office hours, and involvement in program review and accreditation as required by the college.

Qualifications

• Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics OR Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics OR the equivalent.
• Placement and salary placement depend on class/column and step as described in the posting.
• All degrees/units must be from regionally accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in teaching and nonteaching assignments as delineated by department policies.
• Maintains currency and depth of knowledge in the discipline.
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication with students and colleagues.
• Ensures materials align with curriculum and department standards.
• Contributes to program development, governance, and accreditation processes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Patience and fairness

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics

Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics

Tools

Class placement rules

Job description

College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA is collecting applications for a pool of qualified instructors for Academic Year 2026-2027. Positions will include teaching and possible nonteaching duties, with salary based on education and experience as per district policy.

Assignments will be in various disciplines, with responsibilities including maintaining current curriculum, advising, office hours, and involvement in program review and accreditation as required by the college.