Astronomy and Astrophysics : Lecturer Pool

Position overview

Position title :

Pre-six Lecturer in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $10,594-$12,281 (based on salary points 7-12). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.

Percent time :

Variable, based on the course load assigned.

Anticipated start :

Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2025 through fall quarter 2026. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.

Position duration :

Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.

Application Window

Open date : June 20, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Sep 5, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of qualified lecturers who may be appointed to teach various lower and upper division undergraduate courses. Regular appointments are during the academic year. The lower division courses are designed mainly for non-science majors and standard texts and / or readers may be used for these courses. The upper division courses are designed for undergraduate Physics (astrophysics) majors and minors.

Topics may include introductory astronomy, the solar system, stellar structure and evolution, planets, high energy astrophysics, extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, and observational methods.

Special attention will be given to those with proven undergraduate teaching skills and / or experience as an independent instructor at the post-secondary level. Teaching assistants may be assigned to assist instructors and will be supervised by the instructor.

The campus is especially interested in candidates who are committed to ensuring opportunity for students of all backgrounds and to fostering a community of inclusion and belonging through their teaching and other assigned duties.

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics : https : / / www.astro.ucsc.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at the time the application is submitted)

• Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.

Sample Course Syllabus

Teaching Evaluations (set 1) (Optional)

Teaching Evaluations (set 2) (Optional)

Teaching Evaluations (set 3) (Optional)

Reference requirements

Letters of Recommendation Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ucsc.edu / JPF01942

Help contact : alfadani@ucsc.edu

About UC Santa Cruz

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at jobaccommodations@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4602.

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The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work / life balance.

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California