Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Open Rank, Instructor or Tenure Track (Physics &
Geoscience)
Position Number
997112
Department
Physics & Geosciences
Salary
Commensurate
Remote
No
Job Summary
Angelo State University invites applications for a Planetarium
Director position in the Department of Physics and Geosciences
beginning Spring or Fall 2027. The appointment will include a
teaching load, with primary responsibility for teaching
introductory astronomy and physics courses. The position will be
longer than the typical 9-months to include summer planetarium
duties.
Essential Duties
- Serve as director of the university planetarium
- Teach undergraduate astronomy and physics courses in
traditional, online, and dual-credit formats
Maintain effective teaching practices and contribute to the
mission of the Department of Physics and Geosciences
Advise and mentor students in academic and co-curricular
activities
Participate in departmental, college, and university service
activities, including committee work and recruitment efforts
Maintain effective teaching practices and contribute to the
mission of the Department of Physics and Geosciences
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current instructional practices, learner-centered
teaching methods, assessment strategies, and student engagement
techniques.
- Skill in utilizing new and novel instructional technology and
alternative delivery methods
- Skill in effective oral and written communication
- Ability to engage the broader community in outreach that is
STEM -related in general, and astronomy in particular
- Ability to safely and effectively operate the planetarium
projection system
- Ability to work irregular schedules, including nights,
weekends, and holidays
- Ability to effectively manage budgets in order to maintain the
planetarium, its projection system, and show offerings
- Ability to effectively manage student workers
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and
students
- Ability to contribute to program recruitment, student success
initiatives, and departmental service activities
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in physics, astronomy, or a closely related
field at the time of employment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to teach undergraduate astronomy and physics courses in
traditional, online, and dual-credit formats
- Willingness to engage with the wider San Angelo community for
STEM and astronomy outreach and informal education
- Willingness to participate in departmental service activities
and student recruitment efforts
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, or status as a protected
veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ),
Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities
for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to
ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same
rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If
an accommodation is requested for the job application process,
please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at
hr@angelo.edu .
