Lecturer (Astronomy)

Title: Lecturer (Astronomy)
Position Number: Pending
Hiring Unit: College of Natural and Health Sciences - Physics & Astronomy
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: May 23, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2026 - 2027. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct lectures and/or laboratories for the Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Astronomy.
2. Teach General Education lecture and/or laboratory astronomy courses offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
3. Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.

1. Master’s degree in astronomy or a closely related field from an accredited institution
2. Evidence of satisfactory teaching ability.

1. College-level astronomy teaching experience beyond the teaching assistant level.
2. Demonstrated high-quality teaching in a multicultural setting.
3. Experience with astronomy laboratory equipment, in particular small aperture telescopes

1. Cover letter indicating discipline(s) or course(s) for which you are seeking a Lecturer appointment, and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
2. A current curriculum vitae/resume
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

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