Assistant Teaching Professor, Teaching-Track, in Astronomy
About The Position
Emory University seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor of Astronomy in the Department of Physics, beginning in Fall 2027. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and requires work in person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option. This career-track position carries full faculty governance rights and responsibilities, offers competitive salary and benefits, and may be regularly renewed, with opportunities for promotion through the teaching-track ranks. The successful candidate will teach astrophysics and introductory astronomy, other courses in the undergraduate physics curriculum, and coordinate astronomy laboratories. The role also includes maintaining astronomy undergraduate research projects and providing sustained mentorship to undergraduate students. Additional responsibilities may include overseeing the department’s undergraduate research programs and organizing and participating in outreach events. The candidate will join a department with 18 tenure-track and four teaching-track faculty members. Department facilities include a Zeiss Skymaster planetarium, an on-site 24-inch telescope, and a 25-foot-diameter radio telescope. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, statement describing proposed astronomy research with undergraduates, and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio. Application review begins November 15, and materials should be received by December 10 for full consideration.
Requirements
- A PhD in Physics or Astronomy is preferred; a PhD in a closely related field may be considered if accompanied by substantial experience in related areas.
- Ideally, a demonstrated track record of directing undergraduate research.
- Ideally, a record of success in teaching at the undergraduate level.
Nice To Haves
- A PhD in Physics or Astronomy.
- A demonstrated track record of directing undergraduate research.
- Success in teaching at the undergraduate level.
Responsibilities
- Teach astrophysics and introductory astronomy.
- Teach other courses in the undergraduate physics curriculum.
- Maintain undergraduate astronomy research projects and provide sustained mentorship to undergraduate students.
- Teach and coordinate astronomy laboratories.
- Potentially oversee the Physics Department’s undergraduate research programs.
- Potentially organize and participate in outreach events.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Potential for regular term renewal and promotion through the teaching-track ranks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
