Part-Time Astronomy Instructor — Equity‑Minded Educator

SCCCD International Education; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Madera Community College invites applications for an Astronomy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool). This continuous recruitment pool supports vacancies as they arise and emphasizes equity-minded instruction for a diverse student body across on-campus and off-site locations.

Responsibilities include teaching part-time Astronomy courses, employing varied pedagogies, maintaining records, and complying with district policies.

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 a valid California Community College Credential; or the equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).
• Note: Degrees must match minimum qualifications as stated; petition for equivalency possible.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a part-time schedule of Astronomy courses as assigned;
• Using varied pedagogies and technology for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;
• Maintaining course outlines and adhering to district policy;
• Keeping student progress records and timely grading reports;
• Holding diverse student populations with equity-minded instruction at the center;
• Other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Equity-minded teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Intercultural communication

Collaboration

Student-focused mentoring

Education

Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics

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

California Community College Credential

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Madera Community College invites applications for an Astronomy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool). This continuous recruitment pool supports vacancies as they arise and emphasizes equity-minded instruction for a diverse student body across on-campus and off-site locations.

Responsibilities include teaching part-time Astronomy courses, employing varied pedagogies, maintaining records, and complying with district policies.