149 astronomy jobs at 103 companies in United States
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Astronomy Part-Time Faculty
Reno, Nevada, United States
$1k-$1k/moHybridPart Time
Truckee Meadows Community College: Public community college providing academic and technical degree programs.
Master's in Astronomy, Physics, or closely related field required; teaching introductory astronomy (in-person/online/hybrid); submit resume, cover letter, references, and unofficial transcript; criminal background check required.
Foothill-De Anza Community College District: Public educational district providing community college and workforce training.
Teach astronomy courses, perform instructional duties, evaluate student work, submit grades, and participate in assessments; must meet California community college faculty minimum qualifications and provide official transcripts.
West Valley-Mission Community College District: Operates public community colleges offering higher education and training.
Must meet minimum qualifications: master’s degree in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics; OR bachelor’s in physics/astronomy plus a master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics; OR valid California Community College Instructor credential; demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations. Transcripts required.
Santa Rosa Junior College: Provides public community college education and vocational training programs.
Part-time/temporary astronomy faculty pool; minimum quals include advanced degrees in physics/astronomy and related fields; involves on-site teaching and student services.
Astronomy Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2026 - 2027
Oceanside or Cardiff-by-the-Sea or Carlsbad
$93-$114/hrOnsitePart Time, Temporary
MiraCosta College: Public community college offering associate degrees and vocational certification.
Master's in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics OR bachelor's in physics/astronomy plus master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics OR valid California Community College credential or equivalent; sensitivity to diverse student populations.
Colorado Early Colleges: Operates public charter schools providing college-preparatory and degree programs.
Master's degree in a related field (or master's with 18 graduate credit hours in subject), community college approval required prior to start; prior teaching experience preferred; successful background check required.
Tennessee Board of Regents: Provides public community and technical college education in Tennessee.
Master's in discipline or Master's with 18 grad semester hours in astronomy/physics/physical science/space studies; doctoral degree and 3 years community college teaching preferred; ability to teach up to 12 credit hours and travel to multiple campuses.
Ventura County Community College District: Provides public higher education and career training programs.
Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics OR Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics OR equivalent; valid California Community College Teaching Credential; foreign transcripts evaluation if applicable.
Assistant/Associate Research Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics
State College, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Pennsylvania State University: Public research university providing academic education and research.
Ph.D. preferred in astronomy, physics, or related field; experience in nanofabrication and astronomical instrumentation; demonstrated research record and grant funding; ability to perform electron-beam and grayscale lithography, etching, deposition, and surface metrology.
electron-beam lithography, grayscale lithography, ion etching, wet chemistry, deposition, ellipsometry, electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy
Aims Community College: Provides associate degrees and career-technical education in Northern Colorado.
Master's degree in astronomy, physics, astrophysics or engineering, with 12 credits in content-specific graduate courses, or master's with 18 graduate-level credits in astronomy/physics; teaching experience preferred.
Peraton: National security and mission-critical government technology services provider.
2+ YOEExperience with telemetry, PLCs, high-power transmitters, ladder logic, and safe high-voltage practices; strong written/verbal communication; U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background/NCIC screening; valid California Real ID driver’s license preferred.
PLCs, ladder logic, UNIX, RSLogix 500, RSNetworx, RSLinx, LabView, MAXIMO, DRMS, System Performance Test (SPT)
San Diego Community College District: Public community college district providing higher education and vocational training.
Master's in physics/astronomy or equivalent; alternative combinations of bachelor's and master's in related fields accepted. Must complete transcripts, TB exam, and fingerprint clearance prior to employment.
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
Ph.D. in astronomy/astrophysics or related field and college-level teaching experience; ability to teach lower- and upper-division undergraduate astronomy courses.
Long Beach City College: Public community college offering academic and vocational programs.
Master's degree in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics (or equivalent pathways), ability to teach physics/astronomy, commitment to student success, and experience with curriculum development and instructional technologies.
State University of New York at New Paltz: Public university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
B.S. or B.A. in physics or astronomy required; M.A./M.S. in physics, astronomy, or engineering and college-level teaching experience preferred; submit CV, cover letter, and three references.
Palm Beach State College: Public institution providing higher education and vocational training
Master's in Astronomy/Astrophysics/Physics or Master's plus 18 graduate semester hours in a related physical science; demonstrate classroom technology use; official or college-stamped/non-web transcripts required; background check/drug screen may be required.
Macon or Cochran or Dublin or Eastman or Warner Robins
RemotePart Time
Georgia Southwestern State University: Public university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
2+ YOEMaster's in astronomy/astrophysics or physics with astronomy concentration required, 2+ years undergraduate teaching (1+ year online), eCampus faculty certification required, experience with D2L Brightspace, commitment to student success.
Cascadia College: Public community college offering associate and bachelor's degrees.
Master's in Physics/Astronomy or related field required; experience with laboratory instruction; learning management systems and online teaching preferred; background check required; veterans encouraged.