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Posting Number: 2020723F Position Title: Adjunct Faculty - Astronomy Position Type: Faculty Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: part-time/9-months Department: 182-Astronomy and Planetary Science Position Summary:

The Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Science seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Faculty Pool and welcomes applicants at any time.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching of a specified course according to Astrophysics and Planetary Science Departmental guidelines. Courses taught will be in the Department’s core natural science program and will include duties as either a lecture course instructor or a laboratory instructor. Other duties will include preparing a syllabus, grading course materials, and reporting the final grades. Lab instructors will also be expected to participate in discussions about the updating and improvement of lab exercises.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master’s degree in Astronomy or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Substantial experience in the field of Astronomy. Previous teaching experience.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: Posting Date: 07/30/2020 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information:

Competitive

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