Assistant Professor, Astronomy

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) invites applications from a diverse pool of candidates for a full-time faculty position in the Astronomy Department, beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach astronomy lecture and laboratory courses and will be prepared to deliver instruction in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities. As a full-time faculty member at JCCC, responsibilities include maintaining regular office hours; serving on department, division, and college-wide committees; developing and revising curriculum; designing and implementing assessments of student learning outcomes; participating in professional development; and collaborating with faculty, staff, and stakeholders across the College and the broader community. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
While not required, faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional opportunities such as national and international travel for conferences and workshops, grant writing and publishing, and participation in independent or course-based undergraduate research with students.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Astronomy and/or Physics.
• At least one year of college-level teaching experience in astronomy lecture and laboratory courses.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including the ability to communicate electronically, develop instructional materials, and enter grades using learning management and institutional systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with appropriate instructional and discipline-specific software.
• Demonstrated fluency in both written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated experience with the use, care, and maintenance of telescopes and related equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Astronomy or Physics, including a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in astronomy and/or physics.
• Three years of community college teaching experience in astronomy lecture and laboratory courses.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students in research, including independent projects or course-based research experiences.