Swarthmore College - Swarthmore, PA
posted 25 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Swarthmore, PA
Educational Services
About the position
The Visiting Assistant Professor of Astronomy at Swarthmore College is a full-time, three-year position starting in Fall 2025. The role involves teaching a combination of introductory and advanced astronomy courses, along with lab sections, while engaging with highly accomplished undergraduates. The position emphasizes a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring in a liberal arts environment, with opportunities for summer research involvement.
Responsibilities
- Teach three courses and one to two lab sections over two semesters, totaling 6-9 weekly contact hours per semester.
- Engage and mentor undergraduate students in both introductory and advanced astronomy courses.
- Encourage undergraduate involvement in summer research, with access to funds for stipends and research expenses.
- Discuss research needs with the search committee to align with departmental goals.
Requirements
- PhD in Astronomy or a related field by August 2025.
- Experience as the instructor of record for a college/university physics course is valued but not required.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching and mentoring.
- Experience in engaging undergraduates in research activities.
Benefits
- Access to funds for summer undergraduate stipends and research expenses.
