Tenure-Track Physics & Astronomy Instructor

San Mateo County Community College District; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

San Mateo County Community College District in San Mateo, California, invites applications for a Tenure-Track Physics/Astronomy Instructor position at College of San Mateo. The role includes teaching lecture and lab astronomy, operating the planetarium, and guiding observational research with student engagement.

The candidate should have a Master’s or higher in physics/astronomy (or related equivalent), and demonstrate commitment to equity-minded teaching with collaboration across departments

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics OR Bachelor's in physics or astronomy AND Master's or higher in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics OR the equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Commitment to equity-minded practice within and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture and laboratory courses in astronomy
• Operate and maintain the planetarium, CCD cameras, and other laboratory equipment
• Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development
• Consult with students during office and lab hours
• Lead students in observational research
• Organize and participate in outreach events
• Serve on division and college committees

Skills

Teaching astronomy

Planetarium operation

Curriculum development

Office hours consultation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in physics/astronomy

Bachelor's + Master's in related fields

Tools

Planetarium equipment

CCD cameras

Job description

San Mateo County Community College District in San Mateo, California, invites applications for a Tenure-Track Physics/Astronomy Instructor position at College of San Mateo. The role includes teaching lecture and lab astronomy, operating the planetarium, and guiding observational research with student engagement.

The candidate should have a Master’s or higher in physics/astronomy (or related equivalent), and demonstrate commitment to equity-minded teaching with collaboration across departments