Summer Astrophysics and Astronomy Teaching Opportunities
Job Summary
Job Description
We are seeking enthusiastic instructors and teaching assistants for our summer programs for gifted high school students. CTY offers intense, 3-week academic programs for highly talented students from across the country and around the world. As science instructors you will have the opportunity to gain experience teaching gifted students, work in a small class setting (approximately 18 students) with a Teaching Assistant in each room, utilize a generous lab budget, and receive a competitive salary, which includes room & board on campus. Courses are held over two three-week sessions. Staff can work one or both sessions where available. Full course descriptions, job descriptions, and application can be found on our website: http://cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer.
Course descriptions and position availability:
- Instructor: UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA (June 27 – July 20, and July 20 – August 10)
- Teaching Assistant: UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA (June 27 – July 20, and July 20 – August 10)
- Teaching Assistant: Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI (June 20 – July 13, and July 13 – August 3)
Students investigate topics as wide ranging as planetary science, solar physics, stellar evolution, general relativity, and the history of astronomy. Course is pitched at the college introductory level. Competitive instructor applicants have had undergrad or grad coursework in Astronomy and experience teaching. Competitive TA candidates have at least undergraduate coursework in astronomy and experience working with kids.
- Instructor: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (June 20 - July 13, and July 13 – August 3)
- Instructor: Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA (June 20 – July 13 and July 13 – August 3)
- Teaching Assistant: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (July 13 – August 3)
In this course, students explore the structure of the universe, learn about stellar evolution, and investigate the nature of galaxies. Students then move on to more complex topics such as modern cosmology and the ultimate fate of the universe. Competitive instructor candidates have extensive undergraduate and/or graduate coursework in astrophysics and experience teaching. Competitive TA candidates have undergraduate and/or graduate coursework in astrophysics and experience with youth.
Our online application can be found at: www.cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer
Interested candidates should apply online, and can contact Rosa Villastrigo at [email protected] with any questions.
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary plus room and board at our east and west coast residential sites
- All classes are taught by both an instructor and teaching assistant, and are limited to a maximum of 18 students per class
- Opportunity to teach gifted students, and work with other professionals in your field
- Science instructors are allotted a generous lab budget
Instructor starting salaries range from $2,400 - $3,000 for each three-week session, depending on level of education and experience (in addition to room & board)