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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Astronomy Instructor, Temporary, Part-Time Pool

NEOGOV is seeking an Astronomy Instructor for the San Francisco Community College District. The successful candidate will teach various astronomy courses, engage in community outreach, and participate in curriculum development while utilizing the department's resources.

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Responsibilities

Teach a mix of astronomy courses
Teach day, evening, and/or Saturday classes, or classes at other sites, as required
Hold office hours and be available to assist and advise students at times convenient to them
Participate in Department student mentoring and/or service-learning activities
Participate in Department community outreach activities
Participate in revising and updating the astronomy curriculum
Participate in developing of new astronomy courses
Supports and engages in culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-racist practices as they relate to student success, with an awareness of student equity gaps
Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism to center pedagogy
Perform other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification

Master's Degree in AstronomyTeaching experience in AstronomyAstronomical image processing softwareOnline education familiarityCulturally responsive pedagogyObservatory operations experiencePublic outreach experience

Required

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
Earned Master's Degree in Physics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT; OR Earned Bachelor's Degree in Physics or Astronomy from an accredited institution AND earned Master's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Meteorology, or Geophysics from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT
Earned Master's Degree in the interdisciplinary area of Planetary Science or Astrobiology from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT; OR Earned Master's Degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or Microbiology from an accredited institution AND upper division or graduate course work in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary Science, or Astrobiology from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT; OR Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Instructor Credential in Astronomy and Astral Physics

Preferred

Master's Degree or higher in Astronomy and/or Astrophysics from an accredited institution preferred
Two or more years in teaching introductory astronomy at the post-secondary level
Two or more years in teaching astronomy laboratory classes at the post-secondary level
Demonstrated familiarity with online education as well as multimedia design
Demonstrated familiarity with astronomical image processing software, and/or astrophotography
Experience in teaching astronomy in nonacademic settings, such as planetaria, public lectures, or school programs
Experience in observatory operations and maintenance
Demonstrated breadth of academic achievement in astronomy and/or astrophysics as indicated by academic transcripts and/or professional activities
Evidence of instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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