Part-Time Faculty- Astronomy Instructor

Position Summary

We are currently building a pool of qualified part-time faculty to support our academic programs. Candidates will be contacted as needed, each semester, based on student enrollment numbers and program requirements.

The Physical Sciences department at AACC is looking for astronomy part-time faculty for classroom and lab instruction.
We are accepting applications in:
•Stars and Stellar Systems.
•The Solar System.
•Life in the Universe.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned class(es) in accordance with expectations specified by the course coordinator.
• Assess student progress in meeting the learning objectives through formal and informal assessment.
• Adhere to safety procedures and departmental standards.
• Meet required deadlines for submitting grades, attendance, and other information, as requested.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Astronomy or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience preferred.