Part-Time Astronomy Instructor - Inspire & Educate Students

Foothill De Anza; Los Altos Hills (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for Part-Time Astronomy Instructor positions. Applications are accepted continuously and remain on file for two years.

The district emphasizes standard duties of part-time faculty, including instruction, evaluation, and timely grading, with opportunities for additional pay for office hours and development activities. Selected candidates will teach Astronomy courses in a district setting.

Qualifications

• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
• Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges definition, located at the CCC Chancellor’s Office website.

Responsibilities

• Teach Astronomy courses.
• Perform standard duties of part-time faculty including instructional, counseling, or librarians duties as assigned; evaluate and assess student work; timely submission of grades; participate in performance assessment and campus activities.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Interpersonal communication

Education

California CC minimum qualifications

Job description

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for Part-Time Astronomy Instructor positions. Applications are accepted continuously and remain on file for two years.

The district emphasizes standard duties of part-time faculty, including instruction, evaluation, and timely grading, with opportunities for additional pay for office hours and development activities. Selected candidates will teach Astronomy courses in a district setting.