Campus-Based Astrophysics Academic Director

SSP International; United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on campus

Domestic travel coverage

Meals provided during program

Job summary

SSP International, Inc. (SSPI) is seeking an Academic Director or Associate Academic Director for its Summer Science Program in astrophysics. The role oversees academic and research portions of the program while ensuring participant support and safety.

The AD/AAD will lead lectures, labs, and curricular decisions, working with teaching mentors and site directors. The position requires a PhD in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field, and prior university teaching or research leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience as instructor of record for college-level courses or significant research in astronomy/astrophysics.
• Strong background in celestial mechanics and orbital analysis.
• Proficiency in Python and data analysis workflows.

Responsibilities

• Live on/near campus for 6 weeks; participate in residential program activities.
• Teach and lead lecture and lab sessions for undergrad participants.
• Prepare labs, space readiness, and curricular decisions with AD team.

Skills

Astronomy & astrophysics

Celestial mechanics

Python programming

Education

PhD in physics/astronomy/astrophysics

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

SSP International, Inc. (SSPI) is seeking an Academic Director or Associate Academic Director for its Summer Science Program in astrophysics. The role oversees academic and research portions of the program while ensuring participant support and safety.

The AD/AAD will lead lectures, labs, and curricular decisions, working with teaching mentors and site directors. The position requires a PhD in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field, and prior university teaching or research leadership.