Part-Time Astronomy Instructor — Equity‑Minded Leader

State Center Community College District; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Madera Community College at Oakhurst is seeking an Astronomy Instructor to join its part-time faculty pool. The position supports a diverse student population and delivers instruction in astronomy across a variety of formats, including face-to-face and hybrid as needed.

The candidate will create engaging course content, assess student progress, provide syllabi and maintain records in line with District policies, and participate in equity-minded professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics required.
• Bachelor's in physics or astronomy and Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics required, or equivalent.
• A valid California Community College Credential or equivalent credentials/experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a part-time schedule of Astronomy courses as assigned;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics

Bachelor's in physics or astronomy and Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics

A valid California Community College Credential

The equivalent education and/or experience

Job description

Madera Community College at Oakhurst is seeking an Astronomy Instructor to join its part-time faculty pool. The position supports a diverse student population and delivers instruction in astronomy across a variety of formats, including face-to-face and hybrid as needed.

The candidate will create engaging course content, assess student progress, provide syllabi and maintain records in line with District policies, and participate in equity-minded professional development.