Astronomy Instructor, Temporary, Part-Time Pool - AMENDED

City College of San Francisco; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 226,000; Part time

Job summary

City College of San Francisco invites applications for the Astronomy Instructor, Temporary, Part-Time Pool. The department emphasizes hands-on use of campus resources, including a planetarium and telescope facilities.

Instruction may be delivered in-person, hybrid, or online, with a focus on reviving public programs and equity in access. The position is part-time, with a screening process noted for early March 2026.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s Degree in Physics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics or equivalent.
• Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Physics or Astronomy and Master’s in Engineering, Mathematics, Meteorology, or Geophysics or equivalent.
• Master’s in planetary science or astrobiology or equivalent.
• California Life Credential in Astronomy/Astral Physics or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teach a mix of astronomy courses.
• Teach day, evening, and/or Saturday classes or at other sites.
• Hold office hours and advise students.
• Participate in department mentoring and service-learning.
• Participate in community outreach activities.
• Revise and update astronomy curriculum.
• Develop new astronomy courses.
• Engage in inclusive, anti-racist teaching practices.
• Participate in diversity/inclusion training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Public outreach

Equity & inclusion pedagogy

Education

Master’s in Physics, Astronomy or Astrophysics

Bachelor’s in Physics or Astronomy OR Master’s in Engineering/Math/Meteorology/Geophysics

Tools

Meade LX-200 telescope

Meade LX-90 telescope

CCD camera & spectrometer

Planetarium projectors

Job description

Astronomy Instructor, Temporary, Part-Time Pool - AMENDED

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

AMENDED TO REFLECT UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION. City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the job close date. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.

The first round of screening will commence in early March 2026 for those who have submitted completed application materials.

As part of the interview, candidates will be asked to present a brief lecture and/or demonstration and to produce written answers to questions from the committee. They will be asked to give oral responses and blackboard solutions to astrophysics problems and concepts. There will be a discussion of the applicant’s teaching approach, ideas for curriculum reform, and thoughts concerning development and other issues related to the desirable qualification list.

Posting Summary

Position Title: Astronomy Instructor, Temporary, Part-Time Pool - AMENDED

Posting Type: Wide Distribution

Department: Astronomy

Campus: Ocean Campus

Job Category: [Not specified]

Salary (Applicant View): Rate is set in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for hourly assignments. Currently the rate upon entry is from $92.72 to $163.69 per hour depending upon placement.

TEMPORARY, PART-TIME POOL EC §87482

Appointment Type: Faculty - Part-Time Pool

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Start Date: [Not specified]

End Date: [Not specified]

Position Description

The City College of San Francisco Astronomy Department has two full time faculty members and two adjunct faculty members. Faculty members have access to a high-speed computer network with the latest desktop computers in the office. We have a Spitz A3P Star Projector in our Planetarium. In addition, we have a portable digital planetarium for outreach activities.

The Department has a Meade LX-200 telescope, two Meade LX‑90 telescopes, and several smaller telescopes, as well as a CCD camera and CCD spectrometer. In addition, we have access to Lick Observatory telescopes and robotic telescopes from Skynet UNC for student research projects.

The Department is developing its own multi-purpose classroom. Currently, we have access to the College computer laboratory-classrooms and multimedia classrooms for instruction. The successful candidate will be expected to use some or all of these resources, as appropriate to the assigned classes.

The College is developing a campus-wide plan for multimedia and network technologies across the curriculum. Currently, all courses in the Department can be delivered as in-person, hybrid, and/or full online mode. However, we are much in need of a program to integrate image processing, networking, and multimedia.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in reviving public programs and enhance the learning opportunities and resources available to students.

Job Duties

• Teach a mix of astronomy courses.
• Teach day, evening, and/or Saturday classes, or classes at other sites, as required.
• Hold office hours and be available to assist and advise students at times convenient to them.
• Participate in Department student mentoring and/or service-learning activities.
• Participate in Department community outreach activities.
• Participate in revising and updating the astronomy curriculum.
• Participate in developing of new astronomy courses.
• Supports and engages in culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-racist practices as they relate to student success, with an awareness of student equity gaps.
• Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism to center pedagogy.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
2. Earned Master’s Degree in Physics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT.
3. Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Physics or Astronomy from an accredited institution AND earned Master’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Meteorology, or Geophysics from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT.
4. Earned Master’s Degree in the interdisciplinary area of Planetary Science or Astrobiology from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT.
5. Earned Master’s Degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or Microbiology from an accredited institution AND upper division or graduate course work in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary Science, or Astrobiology from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT.
6. Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Instructor Credential in Astronomy and Astral Physics (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).

[If you would like to claim educational equivalency for the formal educational requirement, the “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on the job posting.]

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Astronomy and/or Astrophysics from an accredited institution preferred. See Minimum Qualifications listed above.
• Two or more years in teaching introductory astronomy at the post-secondary level.
• Two or more years in teaching astronomy laboratory classes at the postsecondary level.
• Demonstrated familiarity with online education as well as multimedia design.
• Demonstrated familiarity with astronomical image processing software, and/or astrophotography.
• Experience in teaching astronomy in nonacademic settings, such as planetaria, public lectures, or school programs.
• Experience in observatory operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrated breadth of academic achievement in astronomy and/or astrophysics as indicated by academic transcripts and/or professional activities.
• Evidence of instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

ADA Statement

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee.

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS / HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Posting Number

Posting Number AC00218P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/20/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled

No

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Required Documents

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• List of References
• Transcript(s)
• Diversity Statement

Optional Documents

• Transcript(s) - additional
• California Community College Credentials
• Equivalency Application Form
• Foreign Degree Evaluation
• Other Document 1

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