Lecturer / Planetarium Director

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Wednesday, June 1, 2016
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
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Faculty Positions (visiting and non-tenure)
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Large Academic
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University of North Georgia
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The Department of Physics at the University of North Georgia (UNG) invites applications for the position of Planetarium Director / Lecturer.

The Department of Physics offers courses in physics, astronomy and pre-engineering.  It is a small, well-equipped department with its graduates pursuing graduate school, professional school, teaching positions and industrial positions. The planetarium is located in the Health and Natural Sciences Building on the UNG campus. The star theater seats 42 and houses a new Evans and Sutherland Digistar 5 projector with a thirty-foot diameter dome. There are weekly public shows and specially scheduled shows for school groups and other organizations.

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 17,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

 

•The successful candidate will be responsible all aspects of the operation of the George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium, including show production and presentations, scheduling of shows, routine maintenance and general administration of the facility.
•Responsible for teaching introductory astronomy labs in the planetarium.

•Masters degree required
•Experience working with students from K-12 through university level.
•Experience in planetarium show development, production and presentation is also needed.


 

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Application Deadline: 
Friday, July 1, 2016
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