Visiting Astrophysics Instructor: Stellar Research & Teaching

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University’s Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Science invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Instructor in Stellar Astrophysics. The position supports research with Andrej Prsa's team and teaches an undergraduate core science course/lab to non-STEM majors, emphasizing problem-solving, lab work, technology and quantitative tools.

The appointment runs for six months starting January 1, 2025, with a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Non-terminal degree in Physics, Astrophysics, Data Science, or a closely related field, with PhD expected by July 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2 sections of Mendel core science courses per semester.
• Participate in department meetings, colloquia and events.
• Join research team on theoretical and observational stellar astrophysics projects.
• Contribute to public outreach and department reputation.

Skills

Teaching STEM to non-STEM majors

Programming

Astrophysics

Education

Non-terminal Physics/Astrophysics/Data Science degree

Job description

Villanova University’s Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Science invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Instructor in Stellar Astrophysics. The position supports research with Andrej Prsa's team and teaches an undergraduate core science course/lab to non-STEM majors, emphasizing problem-solving, lab work, technology and quantitative tools.

The appointment runs for six months starting January 1, 2025, with a full-time schedule.