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PT Astronomy Instructor
Los Altos Hills, California, United States
OnsitePart Time
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
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.
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Part-Time Astronomy Instructor (Pool)
Santa Clara, California, United States
$38k-$56k/yr OnsitePart Time
West Valley-Mission Community College District
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.
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2026/2027 - Associate Faculty - Astronomy
Santa Rosa, California, United States
$61-$154/hr OnsiteTemporary, Part Time
Santa Rosa Junior College
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.
Telescopes, Educational Equipment, Online Learning Platforms, Office Software
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Astronomy Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2026 - 2027
Oceanside or Cardiff-by-the-Sea or Carlsbad
$93-$114/hr OnsitePart Time, Temporary
MiraCosta College
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.
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Astronomy Teacher - Deer Valley High School
Antioch, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Antioch Unified School District
Antioch Unified School District: Public school district providing K-12 and adult education services.
Selection from an eligibility list via competitive evaluation of training and experience; internal transfer deadline 6/17/26.
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Radio Astronomy Radar Group (RARG) Engineer
Fort Irwin, California, United States
$66k-$106k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
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)
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Physics/Astronomy Contract
San Diego, California, United States
$7k-$9k/mo OnsiteFull Time
San Diego Community College District
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.
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Astronomy and Astrophysics: Lecturer Pool
Santa Cruz, California, United States
$11k-$12k/yr OnsitePart Time
University of California
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.
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PT Faculty POOL - Physics/Astronomy
Long Beach, California, United States
$78-$99/hr OnsitePart Time
Long Beach City College
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.
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Part-time Faculty Pool: Physics/Astronomy/Physical Science
Merced, California, United States
$67-$86/hr OnsitePart Time
Merced Community College District
Merced Community College District: Provides public higher education and vocational career training.
Master's degree in physics/astronomy/astrophysics (or equivalent) and California Community College credential in physics (or approved equivalency). Must provide required application materials; fingerprinting and TB test required prior to hire.
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2026-27 Graduate Assistant 12 month - Physics and Astronomy
Los Angeles, California, United States
$3k-$6k/mo OnsitePart Time
California State University
California State University: Public university system providing higher education and academic research.
Must be a degree-seeking graduate student in Physics and Astronomy, enrolled and in good academic standing; able to assist faculty, instruct and evaluate students, and work with diverse populations.
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Physics & Astronomy Administrative Assistant
Santa Cruz, California, United States
$29-$31/hr OnsiteFull Time
University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis: Public research university offering undergraduate and graduate education.
Provides administrative support including seminar and event coordination, financial transactions, office administration, web and social media management, and special projects; requires office software and spreadsheet proficiency.
Infoview, DivData, CruzBuy, DocuSign, FileLocker
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Radio Astronomy Radar Group (RARG) Engineer
Fort Irwin, California, United States
$66k-$106k/yr FieldFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: Provides advanced technology and mission support for government agencies.
2+ YOEExperience with telemetry systems, PLCs, high-power transmitters, ladder logic, PLC programming tools, and UNIX; comfortable with high-voltage equipment; U.S. citizenship and valid California Real ID driver's license required.
PLCs, RSLogix 500, RSNetworx, RSLinx, LabView, UNIX, Windows, DRMS, MAXIMO
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*Internal Candidates Only - Student Assistant- Physics & Astronomy (Sac State Students Only)
Sacramento, California, United States
$17/hr OnsitePart Time, Temporary
University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc.: Provides administrative and support services for California State University, Sacramento.
Sac State student enrolled in required units and majoring in physics. Requires understanding of electromagnetism and special relativity, computational experience, attention to detail, communication, and organization skills.
computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, scanners
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Deputy Element Manager, Wavefront Sensing & Control
Pasadena, California, United States
$175k-$215k/yr HybridFull Time
Giant Magellan Telescope Organization
Giant Magellan Telescope Organization: Constructing the Giant Magellan Telescope for astronomical research.
10+ YOE5+ MgmtM.S. in optical science, astronomy, physics, or related field; 10+ years in optical/ AO; cross-functional collaboration; travel willingness.
Adaptive Optics, Wavefront Sensor, Deformable Mirror, Real-time Computer
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Part-time Faculty, Physics
San Marcos, California, United States
$75-$119/hr OnsitePart Time
Palomar College
Palomar College: Public community college providing associate degrees and vocational training.
Requires a master's in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics; or specified bachelor's and master's combinations; equivalent education and experience may qualify. Cultural competency is required.
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)
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Physics Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College
Clovis, California, United States
OnsitePart Time
State Center Community College District
State Center Community College District: Public community college district providing higher education and vocational training.
Master's in physics/astronomy/astrophysics or equivalent combinations or California Community College credential; evidence of equity-minded practice and ability to teach diverse community college students.
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Physical Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (East Kern/Tehachapi)
Tehachapi or Bakersfield
$67/hr OnsitePart Time
Kern Community College District
Kern Community College District: Public district providing higher education and vocational training.
Master's in physical science or equivalent, demonstrated subject-matter currency, ability to develop curriculum and teach Physics/Earth Science/Astronomy, and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.
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Research Technician
Pasadena, California, United States
$30-$39/hr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
Caltech
Caltech: Provides university-level education and scientific research services.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in astronomy, physics, or related field; 5 years relevant research or technical experience; collaborative research experience; familiarity with spectroscopic data and JWST; Python proficiency.
JWST, NIRSpec, Python
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Post Doctoral Research Associate
Big Bear Lake, California, United States
$62k/yr OnsiteFull Time
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology: Public research university specializing in STEM degree programs.
PhD in astronomy/physics/computer science, experience with ground-based telescope observations, high-resolution data processing, archiving, coordination with NASA missions, and strong communication; ability to work at 2000m elevation.
Goode Solar Telescope (GST), NASA Solar Data Analysis Center (SDAC), Virtual Solar Observatory, Parker Solar Probe (PSP)
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