Lecturer in Astronomy

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a position at the rank of Lecturer to begin August 16th, 2026. This is a full time nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position, renewable on a yearly basis. For full consideration, applications must be received by Dec. 17th, 2025. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or a closely related field and demonstrate teaching experience and a commitment to teaching excellence. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package. The Department of Astronomy is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching and service, to the excellence of the academic community at the University of Florida. The successful candidate will teach a combination of introductory and upper-level courses, with a teaching load of three courses in the Fall and three courses in the Spring semester. An important goal of this position will be to support and expand experiential learning in the department curriculum at all levels. Examples of experiential learning could include, but are not limited to, telescope site visits, direct research participation, and/or development of internship programs. The University of Florida has facilities for hands-on learning, including the Campus Teaching Observatory, Rosemary Hill Observatory, instrumentation laboratories, and the HiPerGator computer cluster, among others. The department is committed to participate in both the CLAS Beyond 120 (https://www.advising.ufl.edu/beyond120/) and UF Quest (http://undergrad.aa.ufl.edu/uf-quest/) initiatives. The successful applicant will also gain access to UF's world-class research facilities and telescopes (www.astro.ufl.edu/research/telescopes), including the 10.4-m Gran Telescopio Canarias in Spain, the Dharma survey telescope in Arizona, and the MINERVA Australis exoplanet RV array. UF is home to HiPerGator, one of the most powerful high-performance computers at a US public university (https://www.rc.ufl.edu/about/hipergator/). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to UF's newly founded Astraeus Space Institute, which supports space-based research across many disciplines. UF is the state's oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Requirements

A Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field is required.
Demonstrate teaching experience
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. degree in Astronomy or Astrophysics by the start date.

Responsibilities

Teach a combination of introductory and upper-level courses
Maintain a teaching load of three courses in the Fall and three courses in the Spring semester
Support and expand experiential learning in the department curriculum at all levels

Benefits

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.

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