Astronomy and Astrophysics:

Lecturer Pool (JPF02073)

Astronomy and Astrophysics:

Lecturer Pool to

Astronomy and Astrophysics:

Lecturer Pool Job #

JPF02073

Astronomy and Astrophysics / Physical & Biological Sciences Division / UC Santa Cruz

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Pre-six Lecturer in Astronomy and Astrophysics Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $10,594-$12,281 (based on salary points 7-12). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year. Percent time: Variable, based on the course load assigned. Anticipated start: Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2026 through fall quarter 2027. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment. Position duration: Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: June 17, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:

Friday, Aug 6, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of qualified lecturers who may be appointed to teach various lower and upper division undergraduate courses. Regular appointments are during the academic year. The lower division courses are designed mainly for non-science majors and standard texts and/or readers may be used for these courses. The upper division courses are designed for undergraduate Physics (astrophysics) majors and minors. Topics may include introductory astronomy, the solar system, stellar structure and evolution, planets, high energy astrophysics, extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, and observational methods. Special attention will be given to those with proven undergraduate teaching skills and/or experience as an independent instructor at the post-secondary level. Teaching assistants may be assigned to assist instructors and will be supervised by the instructor. The campus is especially interested in candidates who are committed to ensuring opportunity for students of all backgrounds and to fostering a community of inclusion and belonging through their teaching and other assigned duties. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics:

https://www.astro.ucsc.edu/ QUALIFICATIONS Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field. Teaching experience at the college or university level.