Lecturer in Astronomy

Inside Higher Ed; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement options

Generous paid leave

Job summary

A prestigious university in Florida is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Astronomy to start on August 16, 2026. The role involves teaching introductory and upper-level courses while expanding experiential learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and benefit from competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Applications are due by December 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a combination of introductory and upper-level courses.
• Support and expand experiential learning in the department curriculum.

Education

Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field

Job description

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Job No: 537730

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Physical/Mathematical Sciences

Department: 16060000 - LS-ASTRONOMY

Job Description

Classification Title: Lecturer

A Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field is required. The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites applications for a lecturer position beginning August 16, 2026. This is a full‑time nine‑month, non‑tenure‑accruing position, renewable annually. For full consideration, applications must be received by Dec 17, 2025.

The successful candidate will teach a combination of introductory and upper‑level courses with a teaching load of three courses in the Fall and three courses in the Spring semester. An important goal is to support and expand experiential learning in the department curriculum at all levels. Examples of experiential learning include telescope site visits, direct research participation, and/or development of internship programs. UF offers facilities for hands‑on learning, including the Campus Teaching Observatory, Rosemary Hill Observatory, instrumentation laboratories, and the HiPerGator computer cluster.

The successful applicant will also gain access to UF's world‑class research facilities and telescopes, including the 10.4‑m Gran Telescopio Canarias in Spain, the Dharma survey telescope in Arizona, and the MINERVA Australis exoplanet RV array. UF hosts HiPerGator, a high‑performance computer, and the newly founded Astraeus Space Institute.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land‑grant university, located in Gainesville, Florida.

Salary & Benefits

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation includes a full benefits package that covers health insurance, dental and vision coverage, retirement options, and generous paid leave.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Astronomy or Astrophysics by the start date.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• Complete curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• Statement of teaching experience and interests
• Research statement summarizing qualifications, past research, and future research plans
• Names and email addresses of at least three references (letters must be received by Jan 8, 2026)

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 2026. All inquiries should be directed to Naibi Marinas at [e-mail]. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

EEO Statement

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted via the online application form at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/listing/537730 and received by Dec 17, 2025.

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537730