Full Time Lecturer - UMCP Astronomy

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Archive Date: 
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (visiting and non-tenure)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of Maryland
Department Name: 
Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
4296 Stadium Drive
Street Line 2: 
Physical Sciences Complex
City: 
College Park
State/Province: 
Marylnad
Zip/Postal: 
20742
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Department of Astronomy at the University of Maryland College Park is seeking a full-time Lecturer beginning August 1, 2023. The position will involve teaching, undergraduate academic advising, participating in departmental activities, and other duties. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching non-major astronomy courses during the academic year and summer, managing teaching assistants assigned to the courses, and contributing to course development. In addition, the Lecturer will have co-curricular responsibilities of academic advising for undergraduate majors in one of the largest Astronomy major programs in the US. Excellence in student advising is an extremely important component of building an inclusive environment that enables students to move on to successful careers.

Salary is commensurate with experience. This is an initial full-time 12-month appointment with a view to a long-term non-tenured appointment. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions about the position can be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee: Dr. M. Hayes-Gehrke, Department of Astronomy, University of Maryland College Park, [email protected]

For best consideration, apply by April 15, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Application Deadline: 
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, April 28, 2023
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
UMD Astronomy Lecturer Search Committee
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Dr. M Hayes-Gehrke
Subject: 
Full-time Lecturer Position