Online Adjunct Instructor, Astronomy & Astrophysics

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); Remote; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pikeville seeks a part-time adjunct online instructor to teach astronomy and astrophysics (PHY 105 and PHY 106) starting January 2027. The courses satisfy general education and Elementary Education requirements; Canvas LMS is used and instructional technologists are available to support online faculty.

The ideal candidate has a master's in physics or astronomy (ABD with 30 hours considered), prior undergraduate online teaching experience, and a professional approach to mentoring

Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least 18 graduate hours in physics and/or astronomy
• ABD in physics/astronomy (minimum 30 hours) will be considered
• Online undergraduate teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned online courses and upload materials to Canvas
• Enter student grades and meet deadlines/policies
• Tutor and mentor students; communicate with Division Chair and Dean

Skills

Online teaching

Physics

Astronomy

Communication

Education

Master's degree in physics or astronomy

ABD considered (minimum 30 graduate hours)

Job description

University of Pikeville seeks a part-time adjunct online instructor to teach astronomy and astrophysics (PHY 105 and PHY 106) starting January 2027. The courses satisfy general education and Elementary Education requirements; Canvas LMS is used and instructional technologists are available to support online faculty.

The ideal candidate has a master's in physics or astronomy (ABD with 30 hours considered), prior undergraduate online teaching experience, and a professional approach to mentoring