Teaching Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at a leading university invites applications for a full-time Teaching Professor position starting in Fall 2025. The role involves teaching, advising students, and developing new programs. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Astronomy or a related field and experience in teaching and research. A competitive salary and benefits package, including a 75% tuition discount, will be offered.

Benefits

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive medical coverage

Robust retirement plans

Qualifications

• Experience with teaching pre-service or in-service teachers.
• Experience in astronomy education research.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 3 courses per semester.
• Advise undergraduate majors.
• Develop a Planetary Sciences Option.

Skills

Teaching

Advising

Astronomy Education

Education

Ph.D. in Astronomy

Ph.D. in Physics

Job description

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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State invites applications for a full-time Teaching Professor position (non-tenure track) to begin in Fall 2025. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities will include teaching up to 3 courses per semester and advising undergraduate majors. The courses include both classroom and online formats. The Department also plans to develop a Planetary Sciences Option for the undergraduate Astrophysics major. It is our hope to grow this into a Planetary Sciences major in concert with the Geosciences department and others. The successful candidate will have experience with similar duties and be expected to lead these efforts. Course relief and supplementary salary can be provided given additional service to the department including departmental committee work, New Student Orientation, contributions to outreach, and development of course materials, for example.

A Ph.D. in Astronomy or Physics is preferred, a PhD in a related field with strong astronomy teaching experience will be considered. Experience teaching pre-service or in-service teachers and/or experience in astronomy education research is also preferred. Planetarium presentations and volunteer training experience will be considered.

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching experience and interests as well as research interests, and a list of publications. In addition, please request three reference letters be sent to [e-mail]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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