PART TIME INSTRUCTOR POOL - ASTRONOMY

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District • GC Grossmont College, CA

4d • $71 - $86

About The Position

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is recruiting part-time Astronomy instructors for its Natural Sciences department. Under administrative leadership, part-time faculty support the colleges’ and District’s visions, missions, and values. Responsibilities include work related to classroom assignments, evaluating students, curriculum, student advising, professional development, and assignment-specific needs. Assignments and work hours vary. Applications are retained in the pool for one year, with candidates contacted for interviews as needed. The anticipated start date is Spring 2027.

Requirements

• A master's degree in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics; or a bachelor's degree in physics or astronomy and a master's degree in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics; or equivalent qualifications.
• Applicants seeking equivalency must submit an Equivalency Determination Form and supporting equivalency materials.
• Successful fingerprint clearance is required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks that support the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District.
• Carry out responsibilities related to classroom assignments.
• Evaluate students.
• Contribute to curriculum responsibilities.
• Provide student advising.
• Participate in professional development.
• Address assignment-specific needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents at no charge for the plans offered.
• Optional part-time faculty benefits program.
• Membership in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or Pension Eligible Alternative Retirement (PEAR) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time