Lecturer in Astronomy

Lecturer in Astronomy

Job No : 537730

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Education / Training / Instructional Design, Physical / Mathematical Sciences

Department : 16060000 - LS-ASTRONOMY

Job Description

Classification Title :

Lecturer

Classification Minimum Requirements :

A Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field is required.

Job Description :

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.

Expected Salary :

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include :

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.

Required Qualifications :

A Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field is required.

Preferred :

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

Special Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applications must be submitted via the online application form at https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / listing / 537730. Applications should include :

• Cover letter
• Complete curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• Statement of teaching experience and interests
• Research statement summarizing qualifications, past research, and future research plans
• Names and email addresses of at least three references. After the application deadline, an email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the UF submission packet. All letters must be received by Jan. 8th, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed beginning January, 2026. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and / or hiring authority.

All inquiries can be directed to Naibi Marinas at marinas@astro.ufl.edu .

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http : / / www.naces.org / .

Health Assessment Required :

No.

Applications Close :

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 537730

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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