Academic Professional - Three College Observatory

Posted: 17-Mar-26

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Employment Type: Full-time

Organization Type: Higher Education Institution

Required Education: Master’s

Internal Number: 2220

The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a 12-month professional track faculty position of Academic Professional Assistant Professor (AP) to begin on August 1, 2026. The position will have an initial one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. The AP will be responsible for oversight and maintenance of equipment at the university’s Three College Observatory (including a 0.8 meter optical telescope, CCD camera, and echelle spectrograph) as well as a small analog Spitz planetarium on the UNCG campus. The position is expected to teach seven introductory courses during the year (spread out over fall, spring, and two summer sessions).

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have at least a MS in astronomy, astrophysics or related degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining telescopes and related equipment.
• Experience maintaining electronic equipment, computer systems and software.
• Experience with and enthusiasm for public outreach programs at the observatory and planetarium.