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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


Position: Astronomy
Location: Science Division
Closing Date: Continuous

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

The Science Division is accepting applications to be considered for adjunct instruction.  adjunct instructors are appointed quarter to quarter based on student enrollment.  For specifics, applicants should contact the division for more information.

Course Description: ASTRO 101: General Astronomy is a five credit course that represents a unified account of contemporary astronomy covering topics from the solar system to the entire universe at its grandest scale. Laboratory portion has the purpose of introducing students to methods and techniques commonly employed in astronomy. Actual experiments vary depending upon weather conditions and which celestial objects are observable that season. Satisfies a natural science or lab science requirement for AA degree.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s Degree in a closely related physical science such as physics, astrophysics, chemistry, or geophysics with successful teaching experience (preferably in astronomy) at the college level. For applicants without an educational background, or teaching experience in astronomy a demonstrated working knowledge of concepts in astronomy is required.

Or Master’s Degree in astronomy with some teaching experience (any subject) at the college level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Chemistry, or Geophysics with successful astronomy teaching experience at the college level.

SALARY: Salary is determined by the college salary schedule, and varies depending on the degree and mode of instruction.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND APPLICATION: Contact the Assistant Dean of Transfer Education (253) 833-9111, Seattle (206) 464-6133, Tacoma (253) 924-0180, ext. 2154 or e-mail cwells@greenriver.edu

DEADLINE Instructors will be hired on quarterly basis as needed. Please include a resume with your completed application.  Application should be mailed to:

Cathy Wells, Dean of Transfer Education
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092-3699