Visiting Instructor / Assistant Professor of Astronomy

Lycoming College and the Department of Astronomy & Physics at Lycoming College invites applications for an immediate opening as a full-time Visiting Instructor / Assistant Professor of Astronomy for the 2022-2023 academic year.  The successful candidate will teach a three-course per semester load, consisting of undergraduate courses in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or a related field and demonstrate excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae (which includes a list of references), statement of teaching philosophy, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Review of applications will be immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 Lycoming is ranked by Forbes as a Top ROI College and by The Princeton Review as one of The 386 Best Colleges. Lycoming College’s strong endowment-per-student and fiscal acumen provide the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. The College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education including more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations. Our community of scholars collaborates with and mentors our diverse student body of 1,200 active learners, including 37 percent international and domestic students of color, representing 39 states, territories, and countries. Students compete in 17 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internships, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming is located in Williamsport, PA, a city rich in the arts and ideally situated for outdoor recreation. Williamsport is the site of a world-class healthcare system (UPMC Susquehanna), modern manufacturing, federal offices and county seat, energy and natural gas resources, and home to and the birthplace of the Little League World Series. Learn more at www.lycoming.edu.

Lycoming College proudly celebrates and values diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and all who are interested in supporting and contributing to our mission. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.